People who are especially enthusiastic and dedicated to what they do (whether it is work, a hobby, a cause) tend to overlook the fact that your energy is a finite resource. Some of these things sound self-explanatory, but they are worth repeating:
1. Just because you technically have the TIME to take on another task, doesn't mean you have the ENERGY to do more.
2. The best way to be prepared for unexpected situations life throws at us is to have RESERVES we can use to problem-solve. That means, even if you can't prepare for everything (I know, my anxiety hates this too), you'll be prepared to have the ENERGY to deal with stuff.
3. This also means that REPLENISHING your ENERGY is not laziness. Rest, recharging, and self-care are vital.
4. Sadly, replenishing energy takes more time than you think. And since many of us work in situations where taking days off is not easy or even always possible, this makes ENERGY an even more precious resource. To have, and to spend.
What does all this have to do with resilience? The better you learn to spend your ENERGY, the more resilient you become in the face of unexpected challenges. And also, knowing what you are willing to spend it on makes you better at drawing boundaries, and valuing yourself. And that is very important.
Which is why it is especially awesome that you decided to spend so much energy this month on participating in the Challenge! Posting and visiting. Don't stress about numbers. You're doing great. Just have fun :)
17 comments:
I'm here, E for Echidna
http://imagery77.blogspot.com/2023/04/echidna-ant-eater.html
Hank
Love your "E" word. And good advice .We all need energy in these times. I renew every morning with breathing and meditation. OH...and music!
https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2023/04/06/chicken-adobo-lechon-and-leche-flan-in-epulaeryu/
Yes it does take a lot of energy to do the A to Z but since I don't seem to blog much in the rest of the year, its worth it!
My E post is
https://how-would-you-know.com/2023/04/e-early-hours-flowers-early-doors-and-the-elephant-in-the-room.html
Good morning! https://misky.uk/2023/04/06/6-april-a-to-z-challenge/
Great advice. In my post today, some people's energy was renewed unexpectedly. https://suestrifles.wordpress.com/2023/04/06/on-the-road-to-emmaus-atozchallenge/
Howdy,
I hope everyone has a great day. Be like the energize bunny... just keep on keeping on and remember things like Embracing the smooches and have some
FOOD
Cheers,
Barbie
Energy is an important thing to keep in abundance.
Ronel visiting for E:
My Languishing TBR: E
Earth Mother Demeter
This was more challenging than I expected 😊
https://bysarahwhiley.wordpress.com/2023/04/06/found-on-the-ground-eaten/
Plenty of energy at eighteen in Eugene McCarthy: Campaigning for peace in 1968 https://mollyscanopy.com/2023/04/eugene-mccarthy-campaigning-for-peace-in-1968-atozchallenge2023/#comments
Energy is something I need in spades what with being a rare blood courier and trying to recoup from a major heart attack! Thanks for letting me know I wasn't on the Master List. My link if anyone one wants a laugh or smile is https://rolandyeomans.blogspot.com/2023/04/e-is-for-easy-money.html
The E shoe art: https://repeatsamb.blogspot.com/2023/04/atozchallenge-2023-e-is-for-evers.html
Energy was on my list today as well...
My A to Z Blogs
DB McNicol - Small Delights, Simple Pleasures, and Significant Memories
My Snap Memories - My Life in Black & White
Yes, without energy, you accomplish nothing
Great post!
Beth
https://bethlapinsatozblog.wordpress.com/
need an energy source now!! still 24 days to go for this month after all..My E post is here
I'm a preschool teacher, a job that requires considerable energy. Thanks to your suggestion, when my little nugs have exhausted me (like every. single. day.), I am going to sit in my director's office and say I'm replenishing my energy!
https://iwantbacksies.blogspot.com/2023/04/e-is-for-easter.html
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