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Module 3, Lesson 3: Mapping Your Time and Energy Drains

Where your energy is really going (This might surprise you)

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Selena Brown
Aug 01, 2025
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Over the past two lessons, you've learned what a personal life system is and why yours might be breaking down. Today, we're going to do something that most people never do: actually map where your time and energy are going.


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Module 3, Lesson 2: Why Your System Breaks (And How to See It)

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Hi, In the previous lesson, you rated your personal life system across six key areas. Today, I want to show you the hidden reasons why systems break down and introduce you to a concept that changes everything: emotional energy leaks.

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This exercise is eye-opening. You might think you know where your energy goes, but when you see it visually mapped out, the truth is often shocking.

The Time vs. Energy Reality Check

Here's what most people don't understand: Time spent doesn't equal energy used.

You might spend 30 minutes on a task that energizes you and feel great. Or you might spend 30 minutes on a task that drains you and feel exhausted for hours afterward.

Traditional time management focuses on the clock. System management focuses on your energy.

Understanding Task-Related Energy Impact

Every activity in your life falls into one of four categories:

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