Hey Legend,
Your energy is your most valuable currency, even more so than your time.
Because you can have all the time in the world, but if you don’t have the energy to use your time in a way that best serves you – then an abundance of time is pointless.
Protect your energy.
Because energy vampires are everywhere.
If you don’t prioritise yourself, your energy, and your time – then you will be sucked into activities and distractions that leave you feeling drained.
It’s ok to say “NO” to an invitation without giving a reason why.
It’s ok to wait a couple days to reply to a message when you have the energy and mental capacity to respond to it effectively.
It’s ok to have a rest day from the gym if you need to conserve your energy for more important priorities.
It’s ok to turn down a potential client if you sense the energy they will take from you will far exceed the income and fulfilment they will provide you.
It’s ok to clear your calendar, soak in a hot bath, and take a nap if it’s going to serve you better than pushing through your “to-do” list when your energy is low.
Mastering your life requires mastering your energy.
You’ve got to learn what activities, places and people GIVE you energy vs take energy from you.
You’ve got to become aware of how your consumption affects your energy – be that food, drinks or media.
You’ve got to understand at what times of the day you feel most energised, and schedule your most important activities around that.
Never waste your most productive hours doing low-value work.
Your energy is different from others.
So never compare your energy to the energy of others. What works best for others won’t work best for you.
Treat yourself as your greatest experiment.
Test, measure, and continually adapt.
Once you discover your unique energy profile and rhythms, leverage this to your full advantage.
And put up boundaries to protect your energy.
Because those sneaky energy vampires will creep back into your life if you’re not firm with your boundaries.
