There was a season in my life where I lived on caffeine, cortisol, and sheer determination. You know the one—burnout in a cute outfit. People would ask how I did it all, and I’d half-joke, “Anxiety and espresso, baby!”
Spoiler: That’s not a flex. That’s a slow leak.
I thought if I could just get through the week, the month, the launch, then I’d rest. But here’s the thing—your body keeps the receipts. And mine was overdrafting.
Energy Isn’t Infinite. It’s Intimate.
We love to talk about time management, but what we actually need is energy awareness. Time might tell you when to do something—but energy tells you if you can.
Some days you have 12 units of energy. Other days? You’re lucky if you’ve got 3 and a half and a lukewarm oat milk latte.
When you ignore your energy capacity in favor of your calendar, you’re not being productive—you’re being performative. And eventually, your body will tap out.
Leaky Energy Looks Like…
- Saying “I’m fine” when you’re drowning
- Starting 12 things and finishing none
- Waking up tired and wired
- Numbing out with your phone instead of facing the to-do list
- Feeling guilty for resting, then crashing anyway
Sound familiar? You’re not lazy. You’re misaligned.
Value Misalignment = Energy Drain
When you spend your energy on things that don’t align with your values, you will feel depleted—even if it looks “successful” on paper.
Here’s the gut-check question I return to again and again:
Does this energize me or empty me?
If your day is filled with shoulds instead of wants, your nervous system is going to be stuck in survival mode. But when you move in the direction of your values—creativity, connection, freedom, fun—your energy starts to return. Not all at once, but enough to remember who you were before you burned out.
Energy Reclamation Isn’t Sexy—It’s Sacred
Let’s normalize:
- Taking naps without apologizing
- Canceling things that cost too much energy
- Asking for help before you hit the wall
- Choosing the slower path if it keeps you whole
- Designing your work around your cycle, not the clock
Your Turn: Do an Energy Check
👉 What’s one thing this week that’s draining your energy—but doesn’t have to be yours?
Permission to let it go, delegate it, or do it differently.
And what gives you a surprising spark of energy right now? Lean into that.
Ready to Shift from Burnout to Alignment?
The Four Currencies Mini Audit will help you see where your energy leaks are—and how to build a life that doesn’t require constant recovery. Download it now, or come process it with us inside The Grove, where values-driven women get real about capacity, clarity, and calling it like it is.
