Energy Sappers

Are you less productive at work and at home because you lack energy? Do you feel like your always playing “catch up” but never really do? Do you create goals but lack the motivation to accomplish them?

Energy is our capacity for action-our capacity for accomplishing what we want in life. Energy levels change daily, and sometimes throughout the same day. What causes these fluctuations? Let’s begin to explore what is sapping your energy.

1) Physical Health: Your diet, exercise, sleep, and health practices affect your energy. Write down your self-care habits.

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2) Mental Health: Your emotions, negative self talk, and stress levels can sap your energy. Write down the negative thoughts that affect you.

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3) 3) Behaviors: Your actions, relationships with family, friend and co-workers, and your relationship with yourself all affect your energy. Do you over schedule yourself? Write down your behaviors as you see them.

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4) Environment: Your work and home environment affects your energy. Are they clean, organized, conducive to good health; does your home provide comfort and joy? It is a place you are proud of?

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Create a daily log of what saps your energy, what gives you a boost, and what steps you can take to shift the energy. The key to change is being aware of what needs to change. Prioritize and begin to work on those areas that you value most.

Judy Rienzi