EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 44 MIN
Why You're Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep | The Batteries Sleep Can't Fix
from The Mental Fitness Podcast · host ElizaChat Inc | Mental Fitness & Mental Health
You had your hours planned out, but still didn’t seem to get everything done. So what happened? How can we actually get through it all?Dave and Luke tackle one of the biggest misconceptions about productivity. Many people believe that having a better calendar or a tighter system is the answer to managing their time. Dave and Luke make the case that one day is fixed at 24 hours, but energy is the variable that determines what you can do with it. With that mindset, they reframe tiredness as something you can actually train, not just something you have to push through.They break down the four types of energy we all have, as well as the difference between real and fake recovery when it comes to tiredness. They also share a simple framework for building your day around your actual energy instead of your calendar. Through research and lived experience, Dave and Luke bring you the solutions you need to actually beat your mental and physical tiredness and manage your energy.Chapters[Start] The Hour You Couldn't Use: Dave and Luke explain why a full calendar doesn't guarantee a productive one.02:23 Manage Energy, Not Time: The difference between managing your time and schedule vs managing your actual energy levels.08:08 Types of Energy: A look at four different types of energy we carry and why it’s important to recharge all of them.21:54 The Energy Framework: Dave and Luke’s framework for learning to build your day around your energy.32:02 Common Pitfalls: Common mistakes people make when trying to increase their energy and how to avoid them.Links and ResourcesSign up for NUE - The Mental Fitness App
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