Because when we use something constantly, that\u2019s how fast the energy gets consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, how often do you use your body? These are crucial questions to consider, and ones I ask my clients every week. One of the biggest reasons we can feel depleted is because we have no idea how to fuel up, fill our reserves, charge our batteries. The things that drain our energy are unending, and come at us all day every day. Just lying still breathing requires some energy! If we actually go out in the world to school, careers, social engagements, and all the rest, we are constantly spending our energy supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we are not making space in our schedule to recharge, or have no idea where to go to plug in, is it any wonder we feel drained, exhausted, and overwhelmed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can optimize health and energy by defining what recharges us (energy gains), and releasing any energy drains that are optional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Killing Time vs. Creating Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just to be clear – relaxed scrolling, or watching TV is not the same as being plugged in. There is nothing wrong with those activities, but they can\u2019t really be counted as recharging. It\u2019s kind of like not charging the phone, but not using it either.\u00a0 We end up with no net loss or gain in energy. Our battery charger MUST be plugged in for a gain in energy to occur, so simple \u201cdown-time\u201d activities like scrolling social media or watching entertainment are not inherently energy building and should not be included when listing energy gains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than helping us disengage (like watching or scrolling), energy gains are usually things that engage our energy and feel like fun. With this distinction in mind, we can begin to define a list of people, places, and practices in our lives that actually feed us energy and fuel us up, and which ones drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and empty inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The lists below are merely suggestions<\/em><\/strong> to get us thinking about what fills us with joy, and where we actually choose to spend our energy supply. They are not meant to be all inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And how frequently are you charging your batteries?\u00a0
Do you know how to refuel your own energy?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaximize Energy Gains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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– Find people who inspire you and LET THEM!<\/li>
– Find people who inspire you and LET THEM, but with your ears<\/em>. <\/li>
– This is an excellent way to personalize a shift in mindset.<\/li>
– This takes practice, and often requires support from others.<\/li>
– Speaking our truth is essential for health, and so is not harming others with our words or emotions.<\/li>
– THIS is the key to increasing the energy available to us!<\/li>