724 - Mastering Your Energy: The Power of an Energy Audit
Apr 24, 2024
Explore the power of managing energy levels through an energy audit, focusing on identifying sources that fill you with energy and those that drain you. Learn how to optimize your environment for productivity and personal growth. Discover the benefits of personalized auditing to enhance clarity, enjoyment, and overall well-being.
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question_answer ANECDOTE
Designing A Creative Nook
Cliff explains creating a separate 'next level studio' with creative desks and ambient lighting to preserve morning self-care.
He used that space for journaling, listening to teachings, and spawning creative content for about two years.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Clutter Killed The Ritual
Cliff shares how items moved from the loft accumulated on his creative desk and eroded its usefulness for journaling.
Small clutter shifts caused him to use less-conducive locations and dilute his morning routine.
insights INSIGHT
Match Activity To Environment
The energy of a physical environment affects suitability for different activities and overall emotional state.
Testing activities across environments reveals optimal fits rather than assuming one location suits everything.
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In this episode, I share the story of how I recently rediscovered my energy sweet spot for my early morning routine. This immediately reminded me that it's been far too long since I've personally conducted an "Energy Audit."
The Energy Audit Exercise allows you to evaluate the people, places/environments, things, habits/behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that either fill you with energy or drain your energy. It is a powerful tool that you can use to gain insights into your own energy levels.
Instructions For Doing An Energy Audit.
Create a document with two columns.
Column 1 = “What FILLS Me With Energy.”
Column 2 = “What DRAINS Me of Energy”
Make a list of all the people, places, things, habits and thoughts that fill you with energy and then a list of those that drain you of your energy.
Pick one energy-draining item and write it down.
Consider why you do this energy-draining thing and what benefits it provides.
Finally, decide how you could either remove this item from your life to stop the energy drain, or alter it in some way so that it switches to energizing you instead of draining you.
Repeat steps 3-5.
Going through this process for multiple energy-drains will create an audit that shows you how to maximize your personal energy.
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