An Energy Ritual for Founder Clarity

I kept chasing new productivity systems until I realised the real problem was energy drift. This ritual pulled me back into alignment.

Step 1 — Arrival

I walk around the block once, no phone, repeating a single question: What does the company need from me this week? By the time I return, the noise is quieter.

Step 2 — Inventory

• I list the commitments on paper.
• I mark the ones that energise versus drain.
• Anything draining without strategic value gets delegated or dropped.

Step 3 — Anchor

I choose one non-negotiable practice (usually exercise or reflection) and block it in the calendar before meetings find the space. This is the anchor that keeps my decision-making sharp.

This ritual takes 15 minutes every Monday. It's not glamorous, but it makes the rest of the week feel intentional.