In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess speaks with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust about the importance of managing our energy. We know a lot about managing our time but that’s not the whole story as not all tasks take the same amount of energy for us to complete. In this engaging discussion, Jess and Patricia talk about the importance of self-awareness, acknowledging our stress levels, and finding ways to manage and express emotions as a creative business owners.    Episode description Welcome and introduction (0) Tell us a little bit about this idea of energy management versus time management (01.12)  A lot of creatives are exhausted (03.21) The book 4000 weeks (06.13) 5-10 years ago, business training was all about ‘how can we do more, how can we achieve more’. The focus is different now (8.50) How do we control our energy? (9.69) Anxiety and our stress response (12.07) Get active and release the tension (17.20) How do we get more energy? (23.05) Suggestions for strengthening your mind-body connection (26.41) Change your environment (29.33) Assigning your time - 40% making, 40% marketing, 10% professional development/training, 10% finances and admin (40.45) Remind yourself why you started your business (42.34) The idea behind the planner (45.11) Resources: Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group The Design Trust   Exclusive discount Patricia has kindly offered 10% OFF The Design Trust diaries and hardback journal planners for creatives for anybody listening to the podcast. Both the diary & journal planner are packed full of expert advice for creative professionals to get more focused & organised, using quarterly & monthly planning tools and much more. PLUS you will be invited to 2 live online business/finance/marketing planning workshops hosted by Patricia in January too.   This offer is valid until 10 January 2024. Go to https://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/online-courses/ and select your diary or hardback. Use coupon code JACADEMY to get 10% off. Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook