It’s the time of the year, right before the holidays, where I really choose to pay close attention to my energy levels.
We have lots of birthday’s this time of year in addition to all the other celebrations, and with two families in different cities, the holidays can sometimes be more full, than relaxing. So in order to enjoy the next five weeks and still move into the new year fresh, I really become conscious of my energy levels.
I view my energy levels like a bank account and share this comparison with my clients often. Withdrawals and deposits. In the green or constantly in energetic overdraft? In order to put out the amount of energy required to live my life, especially this time of year, I need to ensure I am depositing into the energy bank account so I don’t go into total withdrawal.
It is important for me to keep this energetic account balanced or a few unpleasant things happen. When I have made too many energetic withdrawals without replacing the energy, my anxiousness increases, I feel more stress and tend to end up feeling very overwhelmed. When I get to that place, my immune system weakens, my body doesn’t feel as strong and my emotions become unbalanced. It does not feel good. However, I also recognize that this is an unnecessary cycle I can prevent, simply by being aware and consciously choosing where my energy goes.
I revisited a couple of lists I made a little while back. What drains my energy (=withdrawals) and what increases my energy (=deposits). Doing these lists allowed me to clearly see where I wanted to place my energy, and where I didn’t so that I could stay in the green. By staying in the plus, and not allowing myself to dip into energetic withdrawal, I prevent feeling extra stress, anxiety, overwhelm and resentment.
My lists are below.
If you are starting to feel energetically drained, tired or even anxious for the upcoming holidays, take a quick inventory of what drains your energy and what replenishes it. Sometimes the answers are so simple when we give ourselves a moment to get clear. Some of my energy drainers were things I could easily prevent just by becoming aware of them.
By getting clear on the deposits, we can take time each day, even if it’s just a moment, to give ourselves an energy deposit. We can revisit these lists throughout the next five weeks and ensure we create a balance of giving to ourselves too by replacing our spent energy.
What a beautiful gift to give ourselves throughout the holidays when we energetically give so much to other things, people and places.
What Drains My Energy
- not being myself
- overcommitting
- tight ponytails
- cigarette smoke
- too much TV
- pop
- people pleasing
- being rushed or late
- gossip
- ignoring my body
- florescent lights
- dirty or messy spaces
What Replenishes My Energy
- connection
- bubble baths
- foot rubs
- fresh flowers
- rituals and routines
- clean and organized space
- meditation
- walking Kona (my dog)
- belly laughs
- manicured nails
- dancing
- caring for my home
Now you try! It only takes a few moments and who knows, maybe doing this exercise may end up being a deposit!
Live well,
Cher
