DO you ever wonder why some people appear to have unlimited energy while you seem tired, lazy, and unmotivated after just a couple of activities in a day? The issue may lie not with you, but with what you do, and those around you.
When your phone’s battery is about to die, panic sets in, and you find yourself sprinting from the living room to your bedroom in a frantic search for the charger.
The relief that sweeps over you once your phone starts charging is similar to the sensation of a rose’s thorn being gently pulled from your chest, bringing a sense of ease.
If you can take care of your phone’s battery as if your life depends on it, then you should know that you also have your personal battery to recharge when you feel drained from all the things happening around you.
What is inside your personal battery?
In Francesca Giulia Mereu’s blog, she outlines the five essential components that contribute to a person’s personal battery.
These include the physical battery, which pertains to your health, stamina, and vitality; the mental battery, which involves mental clarity and focus; the emotional battery, relating to emotional resilience and stability; the spiritual battery, which encompasses your sense of purpose and values; and the social battery, which involves relationships and social connections.
Each of these batteries can be depleted or replenished by various factors such as your habits, attitudes, lifestyle, and more.
As you age, the world demands more from you in the form of people, places, things, time, and circumstances. There’s constant pressure to always perform and strive to become the ultimate version of yourself, much like a bird confined in a cage, unable to break free.
To free yourself from the chains of constant exhaustion and lethargy, and recharge your personal energy levels, it’s crucial that you embark on a journey of self-discovery.
This involves delving deep into understanding your personality, particularly pointing out the activities and situations that deplete your energy and those that restore it to its fullest.
By doing so, you equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate your life more mindfully, ensuring that you’re not just going through what the world demands from you, but truly thriving by optimizing your personal energy levels.
Here are five Ws for you to ponder upon to make your energy last until the end of the day.
- What makes you feel good?
Whether you are alone or with people, inside or outside your home, you must know what makes you feel good. If listening to your playlist while cleaning your room makes you feel good, do it. If taking a walk before starting your day makes you feel healthy, do not stop that activity.
For Rianna Sherese Santiago, a 21-year-old social media moderator of an official Facebook group, playing her favorite game relieves her stress.
“The only activity that makes me feel good is playing Call of Duty Mobile (CODM),” she shared.
“When I’m feeling stressed and want to relax, the first thing that comes to mind is playing. I’m grateful to be one of the moderators here because I’ve met many people who have become my friends. This activity helps me escape stress and brightens my day.”
Just like Rianna, it is important to prioritize activities that bring you joy, especially after a long day. Doing so helps maintain your energy levels and provides a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
- Who makes your day complete?
The individuals you welcome into your lives significantly influence your energy levels by enhancing or depleting them, whether it be in your workplace or academic environment, interactions with colleagues are unavoidable, even when their presence might feel exhausting.
Recognizing this, it’s crucial to dedicate ample time to those who make your days complete.
Joseph Christian Yu, a 21-year-old fur parent, has a different take on this question.
He answered: “Definitely my dog, Luka. Even I, do not know why he was the first answer that came to mind. But I like to believe that it is because of the comfort my pet provides after a tiring day.”
“No matter how tedious the tasks are and how long the commute takes, it all fades as soon as my pet greets me by the door. Rubbing his belly is a stress reliever like no other and I cannot imagine a day without cuddling my furry pet.”
Whether it’s the comfort found in family gatherings, the laughter shared with best friends, the romantic sparks with a significant other, or the unconditional love of a pet, prioritizing these relationships is essential.
Similarly, embracing solitude to reconnect with oneself can be a profound source of restoring your energy levels.
Now that you are hustling with your life, actively planning these moments of connection or ‘me time’ in your calendars ensures you maintain a healthy balance, recharging your personal battery to the fullest.
- Where do you feel safe, sound, and comfortable?
Everyone has their own comfort place. Some people feel comfortable inside their house, while others feel at ease in a coffee shop, drinking their favorite coffee.
However, it is different for Princess Angela Dadios, a 22-year-old communication student. Wherever she goes, as long as she’s with her favorite person, it’s a safe and sound place.
“I feel safe and sound around my significant other because of his caring and protective personality. I am also comfortable around him because he always ensures that every emotion I feel is valid and acknowledged,” Dadios said.
So, whether it is an actual place or someone you are always with, it is important to consider that the people you bring to your comfort places are those who do not drain your energy.
- When do you feel most of yourself?
Most of the time, when a social group’s trends do not align with your preferences, you tend to conceal and suppress who you really are. This not only drains your energy fast but also prevents you from becoming the ultimate version of yourself.
Ronfrey Benedict Sanchez, a 21-year-old communication student, feels the most of himself when he’s with his friends.
He said: “I feel most like myself when I’m with people who make me feel comfortable enough to express my true thoughts and feelings…people with whom I can share inside jokes and comments that they uniquely understand and appreciate. They laugh at things that might not make sense to others, yet they never judge or misinterpret what I say.”
Sanchez further explained that he is perceived as the quietest at different social gatherings. But his friends know a different side of him that contrasts his quiet and shy personality that other people see.
“This contrast speaks volumes about how differently I act when I’m surrounded by people who genuinely understand me,” he added.
“While I do enjoy spending time alone, I find even greater joy in spending time with friends. And with that, thank you guys for creating a safe space and making me feel, well, me.”
So, if you feel most of yourself by doing what you love and being with the people who bring out the best in you, do not hesitate to spend time with them.
- Why are you feeling that way?
It is normal to feel tired and lethargic at some point. Even the most outgoing person in a social circle can experience drained personal batteries. No one is exempt from this.
But if you consistently feel this way, it’s possible that you’re wasting your energy on people, places, objects, and situations that are not aligned with your values and who you are as an individual.
To top everything off, if you want to break free from the constant exhaustion, it is crucial to understand the factors contributing to the rapid depletion of your personal battery. Ultimately, this boils down to what, who, where, when, and why you use your energy.
With written reports from Gella J. Aboratigue
