Look around you and you’ll notice energy everywhere; from the earth to the moon, sun, and stars; from the flowers and trees to the animals and rocks. Even your body, thoughts, and emotions are all composed of energy, basically atoms, which are charged particles and are always in constant motion, vibrating at different frequencies.
We are energy beings. Everything and everyone is interconnected.
Higher vibrations make you feel lighter and happier, while lower vibrations are heavy and dark.
We can change our vibrations by changing your frequency and, thereby, shifting our energy. In order to keep our body, mind, heart, and soul energized and functioning at optimal levels, we need to pay attention to how we provide fuel for ourselves. Whatever you hold onto and repeat on a daily basis is what your energy will naturally attract and become.
As Clint Eastwood says, “What you put into life is what you get out of it.”
Aristotle said , “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
When we are running low on energy and are constantly exhausted, we need to look at our energy habits and learn how to refuel in a more energy efficient way so we can feel free, alive and vibrant. It is essential that we commit to self-care in order to create a better sense of wellbeing and to live life to the fullest in balance, peace and harmony.
SELF C.A.R.E
C – Choice
How you choose to take care of yourself will determine how much energy you have and in which direction you want it to go; either feel energized or feel drained. Choose wisely.
A – Assign
Choose a specific time when you are going to get things done. Prioritize your goals so you can work on your plan, step by step. You won’t waste time or get caught up in distractions.
R – Restrict
Choose to minimize the time spent doing things you don’t like to do. Also spend less time with energy vampires who suck the life out of you. Find ways of dealing with these chores and people by spending less time and being more productive.
E – Eliminate
Choose to get rid of anything toxic which causes major energy loss; food, thoughts, emotions, people, clutter.
Let’s take a look at how we can renew our energy and take care of our body, mind, heart and soul.
| eat wholesome diet, high vibrational food like more veggies, fruit, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts | excessive refined foods, sugar, saturated fats, alcohol, smoking |
|---|---|
| stay hydrated | not drinking enough water |
| regular physical activity | sedentary lifestyle |
| stretch and do yoga | little movement or exercise |
| quality sleep | poor sleeping hygiene |
| listen to your body, rest | over scheduling |
| learn to slow down, relax | always rushing |
| get outside in nature | concrete walls |
| positive thoughts, visualizations | negaholism |
| focus on solutions | focus on problems |
| learn to say no | people pleasing |
| permission to make mistakes | fear of failure |
| live in the present | stuck in the past, anger |
| be mindful of the here and now | anxious about the future |
| set firm, clear boundaries | have blurry boundaries or none |
| stand up and assert yourself | be passive, aggressive or both |
| Limit your time with electronics | excessive screen time/social media |
| stay curious, learn new things | know it all, closed mind |
| aiming to do your best | aiming for perfection |
| single tasking | multitasking |
| take first step and get ball rolling | procrastination |
| clear action plan and step by step goals | chaos, disorganisation |
| work smarter not harder | overworking/ nonproductive |
| follow your heart, dreams passions | listen to everyone else, ignore your own desires |
| trust your intuition | lack of self trust |
| respect and honour yourself | self criticism and doubts |
| get in touch with your emotions | deny your feelings |
| be true to your feelings and express them | keeping your feelings in and ignoring them |
| allow yourself to feel and to process, journalling, talking to someone | supressing and feeling more pain |
| surround yourself with supportive people | maintain toxic relationships with difficult people |
| enrich your life with meaningful connections | Lots of acquaintances and fake friends |
| quiet time/ get entered | too much noise |
| meditation and breath work | feeling lost, tense, stressed |
| honour your connection to a higher power | feeling alone and disconnected |
| nourish your creativity | mindless activities |
| pray and keep the faith | disbelief and fears |
| learn to let go and forgive | hold on to grudges and resentments |
| seek out a sense of purpose and deeper meaning in life | aimlessly wondering, feeling worthless and inutile |
| do random acts of kindness/volunteer work | intolerant and inconsiderate |
| have compassion for self and others | inconsiderate and uncaring |
| practice gratitude | always complaining |
| laughter, have fun | usually bored and disinterested |
| smile, it can make someone’s day | get upset very easily |
| treat yourself | over bingeing |
| stay calm and carry on | worrying, overthinking |
| cuddle with your pet | |
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How you take care of your energy will determine how it takes care of you. Be protective of what and who you let into your space. Where we focus our energy is where we’ll see the results.
“Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. This is not philosophy, it’s physics.” Albert Einstein.
Raise your vibration by harnessing the power of energy to transform the quality of your life.
It’s your choice, you decide.
Antoinette Giacobbe
