Knackered but Not Done Yet: The Energy Episode

This one’s for the fixers, the do-it-all queens, the women holding up the sky. Time management? Crock of Shit. Totally useless when your brain is running a marathon in stilettos and everyone’s “can you just…” is knocking on your door every 11 minutes. Today we get real about energy management - the only metric that matters when you’re scaling a business, leading a team, and navigating the glorious chaos of the midlife sequel season.I share the simple, science-backed shifts that stop you hurtling towards burnout and start you placing energy where it actually creates impact without sacrificing yourself on the altar of performing your worth.In this episode, I talk aboutWhy time management is a crock of shit (we all get 24 hours; energy is the variable you can build, protect, and place).Energy leaks you don’t see: perfectionist re-do loops, “always on” emergency responder mode, and the people-pleasing that quietly drains you.The brain cost you’re paying: when you work against your natural thinking preferences, your brain can burn up to double the fuel.Decision fatigue is real: why you can front a board meeting at 9am and melt in front of the fridge at 8pm.The 1% rule: add tiny daily boosts that lift your system without needing a spa day or a personality transplant.Try this todayAsk one better question: not “How do I fit more in?” but “What’s worth my energy today?”Place it with intent: if you’ve only got 40% in the tank, give 100% of that 40% to the thing that matters most.Patch the leaks: spot your fixer type (Perfectionist / Emergency Responder / Always-Available) and close one leak this week.Build recovery in advance: schedule your warm-down and recovery like it’s a client.Fact is....“You don’t need another productivity hack. You need an energy plan.”“We’re not short on resilience - we’re short on intentional energy allocation.”“Your sequel season isn’t about carrying more. It’s about carrying yourself.”“Stop managing time you don’t have. Manage energy you can build.”Resources & next stepsThe Fixer’s Energy Audit : want the workbook I mentioned? Drop me a note and I’ll send the link.FoundHer Fire™: the coaching & scaffolding system for experienced women who are done shrinking to fit and ready to lead from their Inner Edge.Loved this? Leave a quick review and tell me where you listen (shout-out to my runners — go on, pick up the pace).Language note: we keep it real; expect the odd spicy word.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]