S2 E16 Energy Exchange

MIND. BODY. PURPOSE.

Energy is involved with E.VE.RY.THING we do! There's the finite kind of energy that is associated with our physical bodies, and there's another kind of energy that is less tangible and has more capacity for ebb and flow. Of course both kinds of energy will influence the other, but today we are talking about noticing it all, and how to be more intentional in how we choose to channel or use our energy.

MIND: Begin to notice what aspects of your life are energy GIVING and what aspects of your life are energy ASKING. Gain this awareness around food, relationships, activities, service, work, hobbies, or projects. All of these can be either energy giving or energy asking; being aware of the energy implications of all these parts of our life can help us be more intentional in how we choose to conduct our lives. You might be surprised maybe a task like tidying up the house is actually energy giving to you; maybe hanging out with friends is actually a big energy ask for you. Notice also that too much of anything (even good things that normally give you energy) can become depleting.

BODY: "Stack" your day with alternating between energy asking activities and energy giving activities. Instead of finding quick energy with sugar or caffeine, there might be something that feels much more nourishing and energy giving. Perhaps it's a change of scenery or change of body position (try putting your feet up the wall and notice the shift of energy). Maybe you get energy from music or taking a short walk or getting a drink of water or calling a friend. When you have awareness of things that are energy-giving for you, start adding them into your day instead of living each day giving your energy to task after task that deplete you.

PURPOSE: Cultivate gratitude and joy as part of your everyday energy. “Joy and Gratitude are spiritual practices bound to a belief in human interconnectedness and a power greater than us.” -Brene Brown This quote speaks to the energy part of us, the intangible part of us. As we cultivate gratitude and joy as part of our everyday energy, we naturally feel more connected and more confident.

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