Energy is the currency of the universe. You get what you give.
-Oprah Winfrey
It’s so important to have an awareness surrounding our energy levels throughout each and every day. How did you feel when you woke up today energy wise? How was your energy level as your day progressed? What about at bedtime, were you totally depleted at the end of your day? Then we look at who and what add energy into our lives versus who and what deplete our energy.
Read on for some quick tips and information on: energy takers in life, energy givers in life, and self-care ideas for when you’re feeling burnt out in life.
Energy takers often include:
- Toxic people
- Cloudy days
- No downtime
- Heightened emotions
- Focusing only on yourself
- Dehydration
- Unhealthy food
- Emotional disconnection
- No self-care
- Lack of exercise
- Not getting enough sleep
- Too much time on electronics
What else would you add here?
Energy givers often include:
- Sunny days
- Emotionally healthy people
- Getting enough sleep
- Helping others
- Self-care
- Setting boundaries around electronics
- Staying hydrated
- Emotional regulation
- Exercise
- Time for rest and relaxation (R&R!)
- Emotionally connecting with loved ones
What else would you add to this list?
Self-care ideas for when you’re feeling burnt out in life:
- Rest your body
- Connect with loved ones
- Snuggle under a blanket
- Talk to a therapist
- Journal
- Watch your favorite show
- Listen to a guided meditation
- Spend time with your pets
- Read a book
- Enjoy a hot beverage- tea time, anyone?!
What types of self-care would you add to this list that have helped you when you’re feeling burnt out?
Energy is such an important part of all of our lives. If you’re feeling depleted of energy right now, know that you’re not alone, and that many of us are right there with you today. Please reach out to your doctor or a therapist in your area if you’re needing more help and support. I’m sending you lots of love and compassion as you look for ways to refill yourself and your internal energy level in your own life.
