2 Hour Superpower
Hey energy detective! 👋
Ready for a mind-blowing revelation? You have a 2-hour window each day where your brain operates at 2-3x normal capacity.
It's like having a secret superpower that activates at the same time every day.
The tragedy?
Most people waste this window on email, meetings, and administrative busywork.
Don't be like most people.
The Science Behind Your Superpower
Your brain doesn't run at the same speed all day. It has natural peaks and valleys based on:
Your circadian rhythm (your internal biological clock)
Cortisol patterns (the hormone that makes you alert)
Neurotransmitter cycles (brain chemicals that affect focus)
Blood sugar fluctuations (fuel for your brain)
The result: Predictable windows when your cognitive capacity is off the charts.
Breakthrough Moment
⚡ The Four Secret Superpower Windows
Through tracking hundreds of people's energy patterns, I've discovered four main superpower windows:
🌅 The Dawn Warrior (7-9 AM)
Superpower: Crystal-clear thinking before the world wakes up
Best for: Strategic planning, creative breakthroughs, important decisions
Secret weapon: No distractions, peak mental clarity
Kryptonite: Checking email first thing (seriously, don't do this)
☕ The Mid-Morning Master (9-11 AM)
Superpower: Peak focus after your morning routine kicks in
Best for: Deep work, complex projects, learning new skills
Secret weapon: Coffee has kicked in, brain is fully online
Kryptonite: Scheduling meetings during this golden time
⚡ The Afternoon Surge (2-4 PM)
Superpower: Second wind energy that most people ignore
Best for: Collaboration, brainstorming, execution tasks
Secret weapon: Natural energy boost when others are crashing
Kryptonite: Assuming you should be tired because it's afternoon
🌙 The Evening Genius (7-9 PM)
Superpower: Creative flow when the world quiets down
Best for: Creative projects, strategic thinking, personal goals
Secret weapon: Peaceful focus time without daytime distractions
Kryptonite: Mindlessly watching Netflix instead
Which one sounds like your secret superpower window?
Use this energy log every two hours to determine what your superpower window is. Track from 0-100% your physical, mental, emotional, and creative energy. Note down what is affecting your energy patterns during the times that you are logging.
Community spotlight
Meet Meaghan Zuttermeister!
Strategic Style Co.’s founder and author of the newsletter.
I created this community to help ambitious professionals who may be pursuing entrepreneurial hobbies, want to move on from toxic job environments, and are looking to be more productive.
I live in San Diego, CA, and native of the island of Oahu, HI. I am the oldest of three girls and cherish the responsibility of being the oldest sister.
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My energy patterns have averaged well. They are generally more positive in the emotional and creative spheres, particularly in the early morning or late evenings.
This makes sense, knowing I work a 9-5 job. I likely have trained myself to feel more creative and emotional because I am not working my full-time job.
My logging patterns also show that my physical energy peaks during the times of 6-8 am. Therefore, I should try to work out during those times when I feel most motivated.
The Goal Flow Pro application has made it interesting and fun to find my superpower windows for certain tasks, hobbies, and activities.
The Mission
Based on your 3-day detective work, you should have some clues. But let's get more specific.
For the next week, pay attention to when you feel most naturally:
🥷 Like a Mental Ninja
Your mind feels sharp and clear
Focus comes naturally without forcing it
Distractions bounce off you like you're wearing mental armor
🎨 Creatively Unstoppable
Ideas flow like water
Problem-solving feels effortless
You can see connections and solutions that were invisible before
🚀 Naturally Motivated
You actually WANT to work on challenging tasks
Important projects feel exciting instead of overwhelming
You have mental energy for deep, meaningful work
When do you experience all three of these simultaneously? That's your superpower window.
The Superpower Test
Once you think you've identified your peak window, test it:
For 3 consecutive days:
Protect this time for your most important work only
No email, meetings, or administrative tasks during this window
Focus on one significant project that requires your best thinking
Notice the difference in your productivity and how the work feels
Most people's reaction: "Holy crap, where has this been all my life?!"
The Superpower Protection Protocol
Once you've identified your 2-hour superpower window, here's how to protect it like the precious resource it is:
🛡️ Defense Strategies:
Block it on your calendar as "Deep Work - Do Not Disturb"
Turn off ALL notifications (yes, all of them)
Communicate boundaries to colleagues and family
Prepare everything you need the night before
⚡ Activation Strategies:
Choose your most important task the day before (no decision fatigue)
Set up your environment for optimal focus
Have water and snacks ready (don't break the flow for basic needs)
Start immediately when your window opens (no warm-up needed)
Quick Wins
✨ The Superpower Transformation
When you consistently use your superpower window for your most important work, you'll notice:
Immediate Changes:
Tasks feel easier and more enjoyable
You accomplish more in 2 hours than you used to in entire days
Creative blocks and procrastination decrease significantly
Long-Term Changes:
Major goals start moving forward consistently
You feel more confident and capable
Work-life balance improves because you're more efficient
WEEKEND VIBES
🌟 Your Next Mission
Go find your superpower window and start using it.
Identify your 2-hour peak energy window
Test it for 3 consecutive days
Protect it from energy vampires (email, meetings, busywork)
Use it for your most important work only
Your future self will thank you.
Join us!
The Plot Twist.
Your superpower window is just the beginning. It's like discovering you have one really strong muscle, but your whole body has potential.
The complete Strategic Style methodology teaches you how to optimize your ENTIRE day around your energy patterns.
But that's a conversation for The Strategic Style Circle...
Talk soon,
Meaghan Zuttermeister
That’s it.
Strategic Style Co.Where strategy meets style (and realistic energy levels)
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