Why Time Management Is a Health Strategy: 6 Ways to Protect Your Energy and Focus
What if your constant “busy-ness” is quietly damaging your health?
In this episode of my Time Management Revolution, I interview renowned cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore how poor time management fuels stress, inactivity, burnout, and preventable chronic disease.
Dr. Rozanski shares his Six Domains of Health and explains why busy professionals often sacrifice exercise, sleep, nutrition, and emotional well-being—without realizing the long-term cost. You’ll learn how small, realistic time shifts can restore vitality, focus, and energy without overwhelming your schedule.
You can watch our conversation by clicking on the graphic below or read the highlights beneath it:
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Time Management and the Six Domains of Health
- Health is more than the absence of disease
- Dr. Rozanski’s Six Domains: physical health, thoughts, emotions, social connection, purpose, and stress management
- Vitality is the body’s signal that these domains are aligned
Why Busy Professionals Sacrifice Health First
- Exercise, sleep, and nutrition tend to live in the “important but not urgent” category
- Time pressure triggers short-term decision making
- Chronic postponement leads to sedentary behavior and stress overload
The “Tomorrow Trap” and Preventable Chronic Disease
- Humans overvalue immediate tasks and undervalue future health
- Repeated postponement fuels inactivity, poor sleep, and poor nutrition
- These patterns increase risk for heart disease, dementia, and metabolic issues
Small Steps That Restore Vitality
- Awareness of time-pressure mindset is the first step
- Start with one consistent, minimal action
- Micro-movement, short breaks, and “lifestyle exercise” matter
Why Resistance Training and Movement Matter
- Muscle health protects balance, brain function, and longevity
- Resistance training reduces fall risk and preserves independence
- Bodyweight exercises and daily movement are accessible entry points
Time Management as a Health Investment
- Intentional prioritization protects long-term vitality
- Managing energy is as important as managing tasks
- Sustainable health comes from consistency—not perfection
For more strategies to make time for your health, check out The Inefficiency Assassin: Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter, Not Longer.
Connect with Dr. Alan Rozanski:
Website: https://alanrozanski.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/
About Dr. Alan Rozanski:
Dr. Alan Rozanski is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Luke, and he has dedicated his career to helping clients understand how to maintain and enhance vitality in their daily lives.
Combining his expertise in cardiology, health psychology, and behavioral Medicine with the guidance of his comprehensive health model, The Six Domains of Health, Dr. Rozanski brings a unique perspective and makes him a compelling voice in the discussion of achieving and maintaining health and vitality in today’s world.
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