Your body is filled with a very complex nervous system that is always trying to regulate itself. Many things can have an impact on your nervous system, depleting your energy and affecting how you feel, often without us consciously realising it (doom scrolling through instagram for example).
One of the first steps to refreshing your energy is to first identify what your ENERGY DRAINERS are. What are the things in life that make you feel depleted, low, sad or exhausted?
The next step is to identify your ENERGY GIVERS. These are the things in life that feed your soul, make your cup feel full, make you happy and give your energy a boost.
Take a moment now to look through the below lists and see what your ENERGY DRAINERS vs ENERGY GIVERS are. You can then start adjust yourself accordingly - doing less of the drainers and more of the givers.
ENERGY DRAINERS
Lack of Sleep
Too much screen time / being on your phone too much
Social media
The news
Feeling stressed or anxious
Overworking or burning out
People pleasing
Overthinking
Dehydration / not drinking enough water
Not eating enough / not nourishing your body
Eating too much junk food
Fear and self doubt
Ruminating over the past or overthinking the future
Spending too much time around: bullies, people you can’t be yourself around, really negative people, people who are really judgemental, people who have a big ego, people who gossip a lot, complainers, people who expect perfection, people who are abusive, people who are fake
Unprocessed anger, bitterness, or resentment
Not exercising or physically moving your body
Family
Fixating on your imperfections
Focussing on what you don't have
Wearing a mask / hiding or suppressing emotions
Comparing your life to others
Doing a job that you hate
What else drains your energy? Remember that we are all different. Only you will truly know what your ENERGY DRAINERS are. Write out your list and then you can see what things you need to do less of or what changes you may need to make.
ENERGY GIVERS
Energy Givers
Meditation
Good quality sleep / rest
Breathwork / deep breaths
Nourishing food
Setting healthy boundaries with toxic people
Therapy – talking to people
Water / hydration
Being out in nature
Sunlight
Playing with my kids (parent specific)
Love and intimacy
Meaningful connections
Responding to your body’s needs/emotional needs
Tapping
Positive Affirmations
Learning something new
Cooking / Reading
Art / Being creative
Exercise / moving your body
Play! Doing something with no particular outcome - just for the fun of it.
Hot baths, massages
Watching movies that make you laugh
Dancing / listening to music that you love
Journaling
Doing a job you are passionate about
What else gives YOU energy? What feeds your soul and makes you happy? Write out a list and start to do more of the things in life that GIVE you energy.
Tapping is a great way to refresh your energy when you’re feeling a bit depleted because it physically brings your nervous system back into balance AND helps to rewire your brain to think differently. Watch this video now to see how easy it is to do.
For more support on nurturing your wellbeing please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you xx