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Energy Leaks - Refresh, Refuel, and Get Results!
by Colleen Langenfeld
Copyright (c) 2004
Have you lost something?
Your 'get-up-and-go', perhaps?
The demands on our time keep increasing.
But our energy level does not!
Since we have limited personal energy-producing capabilities, it's important
we choose where and how we use them. Most of us have energy leaks, those
activities (or people) that use up our energy every day, in ways other than
what we desire.
See if any of these common energy leaks sound familiar to you.
Too busy? We all get the same 24 hours...and it really is enough. Ever asked
yourself why some people get so much done and others seem to spin in circles?
Being busy is not the same thing as being productive.
What if we all just quit sleeping? Think of those extra hours! Of course,
that idea is ridiculous. We require the balance of rest and activity. When
people don't get enough rest their productivity generally plummets. Those
extra 'awake' hours are wasted. This principle of balance is true throughout
the rest of our busy lives, as well.
- Too little of things you enjoy.
This is another piece of the balance puzzle. If you find yourself obsessively
working, make sure you have times of play that you immerse yourself in and
enjoy to the max. Unhooking your brain and body this way makes sure you are
ready to work again when the time comes.
Stuffing food into your mouth on the fly regularly is a recipe for physical
disaster. Besides, eating is supposed to be pleasant; you are refueling the
only body you will ever get in this life. You were given five senses for
a reason! Ten minutes of menu planning just once a week can help you enjoy
better nutrition, relaxed eating and enable you to take back your pleasure
in meals again. Your physical energy comes directly from this process, so
it deserves your attention!
- Lack of adequate exercise.
It's a paradox: be sedentary and feel like a slug. Work out regularly and
gain more energy over time. It's not a question of IF it works, but will
YOU work IT. Check with your doctor and get moving.
Nothing zaps energy levels faster than an emotional harangue. If you find
yourself being drained by a close relationship instead of nurtured by it,
do yourself a huge favor and face it head on. Difficult? Absolutely. But
standing pat could cost you even more, long term. Only you can decide.
- Feeling deprived or resentful.
Do you feel like life has let you down? Treated you unfairly? Do you feel
as if you are constantly giving so someone else in your family can reach
their goals instead of you? Helping others is vital, but in a family we need
to be helpful to each other. If you are feeling resentful regularly, like
you are losing out, your energy levels will disappear over time. Find someone
safe to talk this situation over with or get professional help, if you prefer.
Sometimes just a different perspective can help us see solutions we were
overlooking.
Sometimes a lack of energy is a sign of depression. If you've been struggling
with low energy for a period of time, see your doctor and tell him how you
feel. Don't accept consistent low energy as normal without checking it out
with a professional.
Sometimes, we get a little nervous about looking ahead. After all, none of
us know the future with certainty. If that fact disarms us, deep down inside,
we might look for ways to derail our progress. Losing our energy means we
won't have to move ahead at all. We'll only be able to keep up with our daily
activities and that's it.
Do any of these common energy leaks look familiar to you? By being intentional
with your energy reserves, you can ensure you make the most of your daily
efforts and get the results in life you really want!
Colleen Langenfeld is a mother with 25 years of parenting experience and helps other busy moms at http://www.paintedgold.com.
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