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Knowing what gives you energy and what drains it is important.

Do not feel guilty if you spend time doing something that gives you energy.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

You need to have an idea of what gives you energy and what drains it. Do not feel guilty if you spend time doing something that gives you energy. And do not beat yourself up if the only thing you have time to do during the day is something that drains your energy. Keep a list of things that give you energy and things that drain your energy so when you get the time to decide what you want to do in your free time you can easily make an energizing choice

You need to have an idea of what gives you energy and what drains it.

You need to have an idea of what gives you energy and what drains it. Knowing this will help you make smarter decisions about the way you spend your time. You'll be able to tell if a new hobby is really something that interests you, or if it's just another thing that will take up space in your head without providing any value.

It's also important for people who work from home (like me) because we can often let our work bleed over into other areas of our lives. This is especially true when we're not being paid by the hour—if I'm not getting paid anything extra for my time, then there are no consequences when I decide to watch Netflix instead of doing something productive with my day off!

Do not feel guilty if you spend time doing something that gives you energy.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't feel guilty if you spend time doing something that gives you energy. Sometimes, it's just the thing your brain needs to jump back into work mode.

However, if this is a recurring pattern and the only thing you have time to do during the day is something draining your energy, then it might be time to take a step back and reevaluate.

Do not beat yourself up if the only thing you have time to do during the day is something that drains your energy.

Let’s say you’re having a really bad day, and all you want to do is sit on the couch with a pint of Häagen-Dazs and watch Netflix for hours. You don’t feel like doing chores or interacting with other people, but if you do those things anyway, they will drain your energy even more.

You are not alone! And it is okay to take breaks when needed. It doesn’t matter how old you are—as long as it makes sense for your life stage and situation (i.e., children), take some time off every once in awhile!

Keep a list of things that give you energy and things that drain your energy so when you get the time to decide what you want to do in your free time you can easily make an energizing choice.

Here's a list of things that give me energy:

  • yoga
  • going for walks in the forest
  • writing in my journal and/or reading books with spiritual themes

Here are some things that drain my energy:

  • watching TV shows with lots of fighting or drama. I like to watch comedies or dramas that have happy endings, such as Parks and Recreation or The Office.

Knowing what gives you energy and what drains it is important.

This is an important distinction, because knowing what gives you energy and what drains it will help you make better decisions. For example, if your energy level is low and you need to get something done but don't have time to take a nap or meditate (let alone both), then drinking coffee might seem like the most logical choice. However, if caffeine makes you feel jittery instead of energized, then it could be a sign that your body needs rest instead of another stimulant.

Knowing how much social interaction or exercise releases endorphins in your brain can also be helpful when deciding how much work to do at once—and when taking breaks is appropriate for maximum productivity

Conclusion

If you keep track of what gives you energy and what drains it, it can help you make more energizing choices. For example, if reading is something that drains your energy but watching a movie is something that gives you energy then go watch the movie instead of reading. And if spending time with friends or family members is something that makes you feel good but cleaning up around the house drains your energy then let someone else do it!

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Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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  • Carol Ann Townend3 years ago

    I can't let anyone else do my housework, because there is only me who can do it right now. However, I take time to work out in my gym, read and write and watch my favourite shows because that lets me refresh and put my energy back in.

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