Level It Out: Managing Energy Levels to Do Impossible Things!

 

(Thank you Huffington Post!)

I have to remind myself about the abundant nature of the world. Especially when I am not functioning at optimum energy levels. When I am tired, dehydrated, hungry, or uninspired, give me a couch and throw me a cookie (Oreos are preferable) and run. I will be back to normal in 15-20 minutes after a quick nap and sugar break.

There are always opportunities if you know where to look. If you can see them, then you can make the choice to grab them.  If you can’t see opportunities, there’s a reason. You are tired. You are uninspired. You are stressed. You are hyperconnected to the computer, social media, your email, your smart phone, yet disconnected from the results. (You can read this blog and then disconnect.) You don’t allow people to help you. Does this sound familiar? You actually create a barrier to the success, happiness, or tranquility that will give you the desired outcome you seek when you don't level out your feelings and energy levels.

If you battle through your body’s natural energetic requirement, it’s actually a detriment to your progress. You won’t be able to power through the next round of cold calls or important client interactions. No one likes a nervous nelly or a low energy loser. It is up to you to put yourself in the energetic position to get what you want. 

This is where I get into the lecture on SELF CARE. If you are tired, don't go to a networking event. Don't be negative (I have definitely been negative at events and it doesn't leave me happy or other people inspired to work with me).  Ladies, if you get crazy around your "lady time" stay home and catch up on "The Voice" or Real Housewives (I love NY, Beverly Hills and Miami!) If you are hungry, stop and eat something. Carry Kind Bars in your car. I don't care what you do, but make sure to be your own mother and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Prepare for the times when you don't have the energy, willpower, or stamina to make good choices. Take the time when you have tons of energy, inspiration, and desire to prepare for the times when you don't. It's leveling out the ups and downs of your physical body that will get you the long term results you are looking for. Becoming aware of when you feel good, and when you don't is the difference between making that new contact, great impression or converting that new prospect into a client.

Picasso had a giant energy for life (he kept marrying women and dating women younger and younger) and probably had a great routine. He did things "he couldn't do" because he brought a great desire and fervor to them. What people don't talk about what the healthy nature of the food he was eating, his routine, and schedule that allowed him to achieve his great works.

Over the next couple of days I want you to start paying attention to your body, your rhythms, your routine. What feels good? When do you need chips ahoy and an hour of reality TV? What drains you? What excites you? What stops you? What starts you? I encourage you to do the things we never thought possible by managing our bodies and ourselves.