A daily energy rhythm model that aligns work with natural highs, lows, and rebounds.
Introduction
Most professionals manage their schedules by the clock. They fill every hour with tasks and push through fatigue to stay productive. Yet what truly limits performance is not time, but energy.
Throughout the day, your energy naturally rises and falls. Some hours you feel sharp and creative, while others feel slow and draining.
Don't take this on yourself; it is more than the rhythm of a human being.
Ignoring this rhythm leads to wasted effort and lower focus.
What Is the Peak–Trough–Recovery Model
The Peak Trough Recovery Model helps you understand and manage these natural energy cycles.
Developed from behavioral science research by Dan Pink, it shows how mental energy follows a daily pattern of highs, lows, and rebounds. By aligning your most demanding work with your peak periods and saving lighter tasks for your lower-energy hours, you can work smarter, stay focused, and recover more effectively.
Core Concept of the Model
In this model, Dan Pink divided a day into 3 stages, and each day follows a predictable emotional and cognitive curve:
The model reveals that productivity is not a straight line.
