If I’m talking about energy, I’m basically talking about the amount that I’m able to give and put into each day. From the second I wake up my energy is adjusting to the environment that I’m in… I say that to follow with: I think that it’s easy to forget that the energy you choose to radiate externally is entirely up to you. There will always be things that can impact your energy whether it be in a positive or negative way, and honestly if we’re talking about multiple people going through the same thing then we have to realize that each person in the situation might process it a different way. 

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, drained, etc. You have to take a deep breath and bring yourself back to the present moment. Take a step back and take time to remind yourself where you are, what is in your control, what is out of your control, and focus on yourself in the space that you’re in. There will be different ways to deal with different situations/thoughts/feelings, and that’s why learning about yourself and the things you need in the moments that you need them is so important. Being mindful of your energy can start out with establishing boundaries with external situations, people, and relationships. Figure out what feeds your growth and what holds you back, then establish an action plan for your lower energy days.

There are basic things that drain my energy: overindulging in social media, other people’s negative energy, lack of sleep, overworking myself, etc. Knowing what drains my energy, knowing how situations/thoughts/feelings affect me is something that allows me to prepare for a mental reset, to refocus, and to replenish my energy as needed. I want to emphasize how much practice is key… Like I love social gatherings and spending time with loved ones in general, but my energy definitely feels drained after getting together with others. I know this because reflecting on the aftermath of dealing with so many emotions, thoughts, and conversations with others, I realized that I would feel tired out and just overwhelmed. When I’m getting to the point of feeling tired, worn out, or just noticing myself shifting in mood/though – I take myself out of the situation and give myself space and time to just breathe and be. My favorite ways to decompress and replenish my own energy is honestly by listening to music, drawing, painting, writing, and just being creative and present in the moment. Sometimes when I’m at work I feel chaotic, overwhelmed, or anxious and I take myself out of the situation I am in: I go to the bathroom and take a few breaths, go outside and take a minute for myself, or I even take time on my break to refocus my mind and let go of the thoughts/feelings that are making me feel negative. There can always be something that might impact your energy, and knowing how to give back to yourself to replenish your own energy is absolutely necessary. 

Bad days are going to happen, bad moments will happen; you’ll have to decide how negativity in life will impact you. Find what drives and motivates you – cultivate an abundance of self-love tools and coping mechanisms. Your energy is a precious thing, knowing what serves you and what doesn’t will allow you to focus on the things that truly matter instead of the things that don’t.