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Maximizing your BPT: The Key to Working Less and Accomplishing More
by: Lisa Crilley Mallis, President, Impactive Strategies
Did you know that completing one task can take at least 50% longer than it should, depending on the time of day?
Think back to a time when you FORCED yourself to complete a project. Remember the struggle? You were distracted by every shiny object. You kept telling yourself, “Just 15 more minutes – you can do anything for 15 minutes.” Then, you realized you spent 14 of those 15 minutes on Facebook and were no closer to completing the project.
Yet this very same project can be easy if it's scheduled for the right time of day.
Throughout the day, our energy shifts like a sine wave. (Cue my inner Sheldon Cooper!)
At times you’ll have maximum focus, the highest motivation, and more energy than the Energizer Bunny. (This is the high point in your Biological Prime Time, or “BPT.”)
On the other hand, you also have times where concentrating on just one task at a time is difficult, keeping your eyes open is a challenge, and you can procrastinate like a pro. (This is your trough time, or low BPT time.)
Doesn’t it make sense that if you knew your high and low times, you could schedule your tasks appropriately?
- Projects that require your strongest focus, motivation, and energy should be scheduled during your high time.
- The fluff tasks (hello – EMAIL!) should be checked off during your low times.
- The “in-between times” are the best times to engage your brain with creative tasks
What’s possible when you switch your schedule around to account for your energy, motivation, and focus?
The obvious answer is that it will take you less time to complete a task.
But, it’s even more than that!
When you schedule these tougher tasks during your high time, you are giving your BEST SELF to the task! Imagine a world where you continually gave the best of YOU to each task!!
What would be possible if you utilized your BPT and trough times throughout the day?
Try this:
- Figure out your high and low BPT times.
- Create a menu of tasks and projects that can go into the peak, middle, and trough times.
- Arrange your schedule to take advantage of as many ideal BPT times per week as possible.
And get ready to reduce the time it takes you to complete many tasks by 50%!
Lisa Crilley Mallis MA, COC, ACC is a time strategist for financial advisors who own RIAs. She believes everyone can be more effective and efficient – they just need to figure out their unique time management plan that focuses on maximizing their strengths. For more information visit ImpactiveStrategies.com.
Lisa Crilley Mallis MA, COC, ACC is a time strategist for financial advisors who own RIAs. She believes everyone can be more effective and efficient – they just need to figure out their unique time management plan that focuses on maximizing their strengths. For more information visit ImpactiveStrategies.com. 
