Energy: How it Affects Us and How to Fix It
Aug 4, 2025
by
Mira Kowalska
Energy isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, mental, and environmental. This article explores what drains us, what fuels us, and how to take control of our energy so we can show up with intention.
Some days, it feels like your brain is online but your body never got the memo. You try to push forward, tick off tasks, stay focused – but it all feels heavier than it should.
That’s not a lack of ambition. That’s energy depletion.
And it runs deeper than sleep or caffeine.
Energy leaks from more places than we realize – unfinished decisions, unspoken tension, constant notifications, roles that no longer fit, even just clutter on your desk. It’s the weight of too many tabs open, both digitally and mentally.
You can’t always see it happening, but you feel it. The slow drain, the fuzziness, the edge that feels dulled.
And yet, the fix isn’t always massive.
Sometimes, it starts with awareness.
Just noticing where your energy actually goes – and deciding not to spend it all in places that don’t matter anymore.
Energy isn’t about doing more. It’s about finding what actually fuels you.
Start with space. Not time – space.
A moment between meetings.
A walk without a podcast.
A day where you don’t push to the edge of burnout just to feel productive.
Notice what restores you. Who restores you.
And just as importantly – notice what drains you, even if it’s subtle.
You don’t have to overhaul your life to feel better.
But you might need to give yourself permission to pause, reassess, and re-choose the rhythm you’ve been living in.
Energy isn’t unlimited – but it is renewable.
And when you start treating it like something worth protecting, you show up clearer, calmer, and more yourself.
