Renew Your Energy

Energy isn’t just about sleep. It’s your mental, emotional, and physical capacity to show up as your best self. When it’s low, everything feels harder. Think of your energy like a phone battery. Some tasks drain it quickly (difficult conversations, complex problems). Others can recharge it (short breaks, a walk, moments of quiet). You know you’re losing it when you move from proactive to reactive. Patience shortens. Creativity fades. Small setbacks feel like major crises. This is your signal that your energy account is overdrawn.

To preserve it, you must first become aware. Identify your drains and fillers. For one week, simply notice. What people, tasks, or situations deplete you? What genuinely refills your cup? You might find that a 15-minute walk is more rejuvenating than an hour scrolling on your phone. With this awareness, you can schedule your fillers with intention. Block time for activities that recharge you. Guard this time as you would a meeting with your most important client.

Finally, set energy boundaries. Learn to say “not now” to tasks that drain you during your peak energy hours. Protect your best energy for your most important work. Managing your energy is the foundation for managing your time and your impact. It’s not a luxury; it’s the essential practice that allows you to lead with patience, creativity, and resilience. You cannot give what you do not have. Renewing your energy is how you ensure you always have something valuable to give.