You have your values as a compass, but if you're constantly running on empty, you'll never reach your destination. In this final episode of the series, we dive into the most vital component of living with intentionality: managing your energy. If you're a busy professional or individual on the verge of burnout, this episode reveals the simple strategies for protecting your physical, mental, and emotional fuel so you can show up fully for your work, your family, and your purpose without sacrificing your health.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
The three non-negotiable buckets of energy you must manage to perform at your best.
How to protect your mental energy by embracing single-tasking and rejecting the draining trap of multitasking.
The importance of setting intentional boundaries to guard your emotional energy (and why caring for yourself is not selfish).
Why the most effective life isn't about doing everything, but about having the fuel to do the few things that matter most.
The final action step: how to perform an Energy Audit to identify what's draining and what's replenishing you.
Resources Mentioned:
Intentional Choice Guide: A resource to help you clarify your core values and make better choices, available at nickmaizy.com.
Series Recap: This episode concludes the series on intentional living:
Ep. 55: The Myth of Time Management (The Clock)
Ep. 56: Your Values as Your Compass (The Compass)
Your Action Step: The 48-Hour Energy Audit
For the next 48 hours, track all of your activities and categorize them:
Drains: What activities, meetings, or people consistently drain your energy (mental, emotional, or physical)?
Replenishes: What activities, breaks, or routines replenish your energy?
Use this self-awareness to start cutting out or adjusting what drains you and doing more of what fuels your ability to live your life of significance.
Episode Transcript
[Full transcript at NickMaizy.com]