Once you know your energy patterns, stack your day accordingly:
Elena's Optimized Day (Night Owl) - 7-9 AM: Morning routine (automated, no decisions) - 9-10 AM: Email batch (low energy, simple responses) - 10-11 AM: Administrative tasks (building energy) - 11 AM-1 PM: Deep work (approaching peak) - 1-2 PM: Lunch and walk (recovery) - 2-5 PM: Important decisions and creative work (peak energy) - 5-6 PM: Second email batch and wrap-up - 7-8 PM: Personal time - 8-10 PM: Side project work (second wind)
Compare to her previous schedule where she forced important decisions into groggy mornings—no wonder she felt constantly depleted.