Welcome to power week month.
Starting on the second Tuesday of the year, this is what I call “power month.”
A lot of people have big intentions for the first week of the year, but let’s be honest, most of us are still drunk, or still on the beach, or both.
So no point throwing a lot of energy at that week.
Same deal for the first Monday back. We’re still getting familiar with our tools again, clearing out our inbox, and catching up on co-worker gossip.
But by Tuesday, you’ve got no excuse. And you are now into the week that will become a foundation for the rest of the year.
So let’s do something with it. I’m setting a seven-day one month challenge. Each week I’ll send you two quick 5-minute exercise that will sharpen your focus, resolve your will, and fill your sails for the year ahead.
All you’ve got to do is post your responses in the comment section below to go into the chance to win an I-pad. I’m not going to be a nazi about it, I’m not going to be watching time-stamps or anything like that. But to win, I do want to see you’ve had a crack at all seven challenges. (I’ll also hold off on counting til the end of next week, so if you miss a day you’ll have a chance to catch it up.)
And that’s it. It’s win-win. You get to sharpen your resolve and make a strong start to the year. AND you might win an ipad! (Interesting question: how many people on my list have the commitment for all seven challenges? Maybe your odds of winning are high?)
Anyway, let’s jump into it.
Challenge One: Energy
As some hippy dude in Byron Bay told me back in the 80s, “It’s all just energy, man.”
And to an extent he’s right. If we want to achieve anything, we need drive. That’s obvious.
However our energy levels have a massive impact on how we feel, our outlook on life, and even the kinds of opportunities we call down.
To a large extent, in my mind, the words “energy” and “mood” are interchangeable. “I’m in a good mood” is really just another way of saying “my energy is up.”
So for those of us on a productive path – for those of us looking to bust up the boring and the ordinary – we need to cultivate, spend, and protect our energies carefully.
So your challenge for day one is simple. Write down one thing that lifts your energy.
Now I want you to pause a moment here. Most people will write “exercise” by reflex. But that’s not the only source of energy, and for some people it isn’t at all.
And what I want you to look for is something that fills your cup across the spectrum.
So for me, running k’s on a treadmill is batsh#t boring. But banging out the same miles on a soccer field – that really fills my cup.
And ofcourse I’m not talking temporary highs like coffee or drugs or anything like that. You know the kind of energy your body is deeply craving.
So I want you to do an inventory of your life. What nourishes you and fills your energetic cup?
And then ask yourself one question: Am I doing it enough?
That’s it. That’s your challenge. Nice and easy to start.
Post your answers in the comment section, and tomorrow on Friday.
Full power ahead.
JG
Ps – know anyone who could use a push or might like an easy way to win an ipda? Forward this on. It’s open to everyone.
For me it’s having a great walk on the beach first thing in the morning and then diving in the waves to cool off. It always lifts my spirits and makes me glow and smile
I have always tried to help others in any way that I can ..and appreciated doing this each time it gave me a desire that I can do more….but how and so I am willing to be educated by your great example…So this burn with in me to do this and I will do this …THANKS so much I may be a bit slow at start in progression but I assure I will become very good at it…and better
I feel the most energy after a good nights sleep of which I have had plenty of recently. My energy starts to go early afternoon which sometimes requires me to have an afternoon nap. It helps a bit but not as much as the full nights sleep
Nature. Sitting in the garden or bushland, absorbing the earths vibes, listening to the birds, even the wind. Back to basics. Nature.
For me it is appreciation coming after doing something good and unbidden for another – without expectation.
Dancing
Music that makes me move.. Spray painting furniture that I find on the side of the road, verge side pick up.. Finding new and fresh ways to create some awesome nicnaks are my home.. And cuddling and kissing my babies.. Can’t plus I also like meeting new people or helping someone who is not doing that we’ll.. Hope to make them smile
Music in my car energises me
My fur baby is my only will for anything
I do a few exercise that are based on HIT High Intensity training., Your heart rate bumps up quickly and you are out of breath after 3 minutes. I am energetic the rest of the day.
Surfing at least once per week with the aim of getting it to a minimum of twice. If no surf, then 10 laps of the local 50 m ocean pool twice per week. Remembering I have a wife an two kids aged 8 and 5.
Everytime I tick something off my daily to do list I feel great and energized…..onto the next thing on the list
I get “Energy” when a Reno is near completion.
I have to get up early and get out of the house, I find this gets my day started in a really positive and motivated way.
A clean/tidy home is what boosts my energy the most.
If there’s no junk and clutter to distract me, living gets done. Suddenly I can get out for a run, read the important stuff and not yell at my kids. Flow on effect is that everyone in my household follows suit. Win-win!
Alone time. Mostly that involves a book, but not always. A bit of peace and quiet does wonders.
Actually getting up and getting out there. That’s at the beginning of my day.
Actually making sure I have something to do each day.
Balance and joy is my go to
Or do what must be done,
Then have me time.
Massage, gym,reading,yoga
That sort of thing
Listening to certain types of music gets my energy up and lifts my mood. The challenge is it’s also very distracting when I need to focus, especially the radio, so my to do today is to check out/create some ‘music to work to without being distracted’ spotify playlists. Done!
Spending time on holidays and traveling with family and friends. which I definitely don’t do enough of.
Getting up half hour earlier drinking water stretching and earthing my feet in to the bare earth
Smiles on my kids faces
Anticipation. Anticipation of something imminent. Walking into the room on the first day of a workshop. Leaving the outgrid for the start of a race. That first chairlift ride to the fresh powder snow. I think it’s watching the future sliding towards the present.
Writing fills me up.
Last year in November I spent a lot of that month writing the book I have been talking about doing for many years.
Doing something I have forever wanted to do (but put off) gave me more elation than exercise ever has. I was more centred and had more energy than ever before.
Have continued to add this to my routine in January for greater life balance – by doing things that bring me joy.
Walking along the beach clears the mind and refocus which reboots my energy levels.
Time in the saddle, behind bars. AKA riding my motorcycle early in the morning, Just me and the road, Zen for sure.
Late afternoon walk in the park and a mid morning swim after a hot spa at the pools.
What fills my energy cup? Spending some quality time with my 4 year old daughter. Reminds me of everything I need to know about purpose, my focus, what’s important, etc. Once those things are clear, energy for getting on with what needs to be done flows in abundance. Of course, it consumes some energy hanging out with a 4 year old (-: But a very worthwhile investment…
Fresh air, walking in a well treed park, or bushland.
Listen to some music or read a book. 3 songs or about 10 pages is usually enough to lift the energy a little.
Spending time on my boat. It’s not big or flash but it’s mine. Doesn’t need to be out cruising, could be just cleaning it in the marina, or just having lunch on the only piece of waterfront real estate I’ll most likely ever own. I come away from boat time feeling great. Do I get down there as much as I’d like? What do you think?
5klm walk in the forest, early in the morning as possible 🙂
Breath work. It is amazing when my tank is running low. Stopping and taking a few deep breaths and moving my arms in unison can really help.
Working toward a viable goal that will benefit my family!
Writing fills me up.
Last year in November, I spent a lot of that month writing the book I have forever talked about (but always put off).
Doing something I have always wanted to do filled me with so much energy and joy that now, in January, I have added it into my routine for greater life balance.
Going on a trip. Doesn’t matter the distances as long as it involves great nature. Plus a good book or good company to talk about the meaning of life 🙂
Having sufficient sleep.
Bushwalking-pretty simple really! I hate the gym, walking around the block is boring, So I love to take a besty and a packed lunch and exp[ore. It doesn’t even have to be out in the bush, there are amazing places to find and absorb in wonderful old Sydney town.
What gives me energy is a sense of a job done to the best of my ability
Playing with my toddler son. He never stops unless he sleeps. Makes me feel so much better 🙂
Listening to certain music lifts my mood and energy. The challenge is that it is often distracting, especially if its on the radio and I am working. To do today, create/source some Spotify ‘music to listen to while working’ playlists.
listen to music or read a book. 3 songs or about 10 pages is usually enough to lift the energy a little
Working on my hydroponic garden. I can work all day there, fine tuning everything to get the best out of the plants.
Sound’s like you have mastered all old saying Mary-Ann
“do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”
Two thumbs up!
Catching up with friends socially always fills my cup…..I must make a point of doing more of it this year!
“A Good Night Rest” after shower and warm glass of milk
Funnily enough, when my alarm woke me up at 5:30 this morning, I had this resolve to start my day with a brisk half hour power walk. My mind was all for it but my body was screaming out for more sleep. Today, my mind won over. We had a warm night, so to go out into a very windy day feeling the cold bite in my skin was quite invigorating. The power walk is not a new resolve, it’s something I have been battling with for a while. The hardest thing is to be accountable for myself. The easiest excuse I have is, “if I don’t do my walk, I have extra time to put into studying”. Reality is, the amount of studying I have been doing, the hours of sitting and staring into a computer is draining – my eyes hurt, my body aches and my energy non-existent. I am hoping that I can keep up this resolve for 21 days for it to become habitual. During the walk, I was wondering how I can keep myself accountable and to keep my resolve, so to see the email by Jon is an uncanny answer to that. So, today is my first day towards my 21 days, but wait… new research now says it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit. The idea of 66 days is a little too much for me to handle at the moment, so for now, I will stick to 21 days. When I achieve that, perhaps it will be easier to set the next goal of 21 more days…
What gives me energy is when I discuss wealth-creation through property with friends, particularly, brainstorming ideas on how to get started, the basics, more advanced strategies and tips. It could be 5:30pm on a Friday after a long work week but somehow I find that I can effortlessly draw on an untapped and bottomless reserve of energy when this topic of discussion comes up.
Coming home after an exhausting day, seeing the exuberance on my two kelpie’s faces at seeing me, having them run around me with excitement, and the pure joy I get from playing with them for a while and then all settling together on the lounge in contented bliss. It really fills my heart.
Morning slow exercise, not gym, but stretching , moving my aching back ,etc, especially outdoors, where I can breath & smell the morning air. I can also see the clouds tress & changing of the seasons.
I try to start my day reading or listening to at least one motivational quotes each morning before I step out of the bed. This brings in the positive energy to me and kind of prepares me to tackle with whatever may come along through out the day.
My life is complete when I am able to spend time with my grandchildren in a relaxed, fun, playful way. Or enjoy a nice horse ride
Creating a to do list & knocking it off – it doesn’t have to be big tasks, just the achievement of completing things.
I find being around positive motivated people lifts my energy and at the same time I try to be the same positive and motivated every day
I get energised from being challenged in doing a deal and succeeding.
Walking my dog first thing in the morning through the bush. The combination of his joy, the birds and nature around us fills me with joy and gratitude for our lifestyle.
Satisfaction after completing a task
Being around my family and positive people is what stimulates me and also my dog who loves me unconditionally. The ocean is another great source of nourishment for me either walking along the beach or just watching the waves and also I love interacting with people and just listening to their stories.
A quick session of sitting down, eyes closed, thinking about my long term goals and really living in that moment of achievement. It is also surprisingly motivating to want to prove to the naysayers and negative people in your life that you will achieve what you say you will achieve.
I love getting on the elliptical trainer
A new project, planning for it, my energy levels rise with new ideas. Whether its a work project or planning a camping trip, designing something for the camper. Once the ideas start flowing so does the energy.
Singing has an enormous effect on my energy.
10 minutes meditation early in the morning and before going to bed at night. It makes me calm during the day. As a result my head wonders so much less and retains my energy to focus on getting my work done. My day ends up enormously productive.
Rather than catch the lift I get my energy for the day by walking up 11 flights of stairs to my computer desk at work.
Evening game of tennis with my son once or twice a week.
and or a morning ride on the road bike with Mates lets you know you are alive and lifts spirits and energy!
What gives me energy is organization. Without organization then faster progress towards goals can’t be achieved. Knowing I’m on top of all financial matters is also what gives me energy and direction.
Yoga and stretching lift my energy.
Clarity,
Ask my self “What one thing I can do right this moment to make biggest impact?”
Walk along a beach but even sitting watching the waves clears negativity and creates positive energy
Ticking something off my to do list, energizes and motivates me to achieve something else.
Finishing a new quilt design. When I feel I’ve got the interplay of the colours and textures just right it’s an amazing high for me.
For me it’s Dancing. Latin dancing like a red hot salsa.
Music. There’s always a song that can motivate and lift energy levels.
Exercise first thing in the morning always gives me energy for the rest of the day. But other than the physical energy it gives to my body, it is seeing other people out and about doing things that motivates me. Whether I go for a walk around the block or head to the gym in the morning – seeing other people helps me feel motivated. I work from home, so I have found this to be an important part of my work days.
Cleaning up my garden and feeling great about it looking so clean and green, looking at the trees around.
My son wont be able to get out today until I get home, so when I do we’ll be kicking the soccer ball and having a game of penalty shoot outs. A good chance to spend time with my son and relieve myself of the 9to5 JOB – Jon you stole my thunder
Clearing my work space in the mornings clears my mind.
When I’m in my shed creating something from wood, metal or clay. Having an idea and bringing it to life is the biggest high
My favourite energy booster is going for a swim in summer, winter is more bike ride weather. The other not so obvious is taking a massive order, the motivation of having a nice pay day once the work is done brings energy right up!
When I’m in class or on duty and a child remembers or implements something that I’ve been trying to teach them. The joy on their face is priceless!
Spending time with family and friends
Going for a walk around the block after dinner.
Half an hour Brisk Walk in the morning through the greens
I find that internally reflecting lifts my energy. Journaling is a good way to reflect or make sense of events and emotions. I don’t do it enough.
I find my energy increases when I get home to my kids and the 2 fur-babies are so excited to see me! I take them for a walk and they are so happy just hanging out, it makes me happy too. Its now become something I look forward to after work, instead of the bottle of wine! (a 2018 habit I’ve crushed!)
Yoga & Meditation
An uninterrupted night’s sleep, 7 hours would do it!
My energy boost is playing and engaging with my daughter for 15-20mins on a daily basis. To see her smile and hear her laugh is my positivity and gratitude booster 🙂
Spending one on one time with my wife, playing board games and recreational SCUBA diving all fill my cup.
I love listening to music to raise my energy levels, I really love X Factor reruns etc…
I also love to be super organised and on point, that gives me a real buzz!!!
A pair of little arms around my neck, a sloppy kiss on the lips and a whispered “I love you Mama”. Gratitide.
Exercising early in the morning 5 days/Wk completing a High Intensity Program (something just for me) and spending quality time with my 3 kids 😊
Playing with my Kids
An early night is the best energiser for me. Waking up early and naturally makes the day clearer and puts zest into the plan, project or whatever adventure is in store for the day.
Singing…especially with friends
Spending time with my two year old boy for 10 minutes after shower and before work lifts my energy
Two things raise my energy- the first is riding my horses, which I’m not doing enough. The second thing is just taking a breath, getting present and becoming aware of something beautiful in my life that I’m grateful for, It could be my son laughing, or a butterfly, or a pretty flower, or some birds flying overhead or chirping= I do this a LOT and the more I’ve been doing it, the more things I find to take a moment to just pause and be grateful. It makes a big difference to my energy 🙂
I receieve energy by having people around me. I discovered this when doing a charity event. 100km hike in 48 hours except we did it in 22 hours! (Non stop -no sleep) it was a team of 4 event but at times when I was in pain i ended up by myself. It was only when i caught back up to someone wether they were in my team or another group i felt my enegery lift up dramtically. So people is my enegery source
I love bric-a-brac shops or towns/areas with lots of hand-made, crafty places. I don’t need to buy anything but I find my curiosity is treated and I gain inspiration for aspects of my life as the buzz in my heart and stomach grows.
Designing, Art and architecture gives me energy especially inspirational energ and motivation to move forward. Learning new things and acquiring new skills such as how to invest to skills in soccer etc gives me energy and makes me feel energised
Exercise first thing in the morning, which sets me up for the day. If I don’t exercise first thing, it often doesn’t get done (minimum 30 min each day). None more so than a run on the beach at low tide followed by a dip in the ocean – good for the soul.
Waterskiing.
I get energised by being organised and ticking things off the to-do list… But how do I get the energy to commence the first task on my to-do list? By categorising all the tasks by priority of course!
(Don’t laugh, there are other people out there who relate to this… You know who you are!)
(^_^)
Early morning walk with my furbaby 🙂
Listing of potential ideas to follow up for action, morning exercise and seeking blessing from the heavenly father to begin my day positively.
Ticking items off my goals list gives me a sense of achievement. Makes me feel good and of course lifts my energy
This was a really interesting question for me. My energy actually doesn’t come from anyone else in the sense that it’s not affected by other influences I really feel that it comes from within and my own goals and achievements
It’s getting in my car every morning on the way to my Normal job in my normal car and reflecting on my acheivements so far and goals for that day, week, month.
It’s really the small steps I can apply to improve my situation that day whether it be wealth, health or anything else I aspire.
I am 28 and have been actively investing in property since I was 19. Along the way I have made a lot of good decisions and learnt a hell of a lot from the not so good ones.
My energy comes from reflection and moving forward in a positive way. Learning from my mistakes and reaching for things that sometimes seem out of reach. It’s problem solving life.
I am a true believer that only you can create true happiness and energy within.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and tread water but it’s important to remember that somehow you made it this far and you should be proud of your acheivements
self improvement and moving forward in a positive way is key to getting that extra bit of energy every day!
A 30 minute walk every morning gets me energized for the day.
Then assisting people to reach their full potential allows me to maintain that energy throughout the day.
Having an early morning exercise session. I either catch the 6am Yoga, or the 6:15 Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu class at my locals. These make a great start to me day and make work a PART of the day instead of the beginning. I have a coffee before class, mosy on in, work up a massive sweat and then shower off!
I’ve loosened up, released some energy and am now fresh and ready to begin a days work!
I wish I had something like this that was my power. Daily, it varies… I know a great workout with a muscular pump feels great. But I feel there is something amiss.
Helping others is another way… at my job if I can help someone and they’re genuinely thankful it fills my heart with joy that I made a difference.
I’m still searching for that other thing though
Spending quality time with my family and lover… Walking in nature and on the beach
I gain energy in the mornings when I do a group of exercises and stretches. Afterwards I feel good and motivated and positive. On the days I procrastinate and don’t do them, I feel like crap, so I try to get up and do them before the brain kicks in to stop me.
What energises me is doing the extraordinary in nature. I love watching lightening and thunder energise the senses, singing and dancing in the rain, the smell of rain after a hot dry spell, a challenging bushwalk up a mountain trail or a walk along the beach hand in hand with my gorgeous partner
Personal development- book or even short presentation- Abraham Hicks is my favourite
Laugh. That’s it. Either eatch so a thing funny or tell my kids a joke. Even old jokes are funny when you tell your kids! I don’t really do it enough.
Juggling 5 balls in a continuous cascade for as long as I can, usually about 15 throws after I have juggled 3 balls in about 4 different patterns really lifts my energy and focus.
Easy! Hearing great music that I truly love, no matter what other people think of my ‘taste’
Reading a good motivational book or article by someone who knows what they are talking about (i.e. a successful person in their own right) always leaves me energized and inspired to move forward. Fave reads at the moment are Robert Greene (The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature etc.) and (of course) anything by Dymphna – she just makes a lot of sense.
The small stuff! A clean and tidy home, an organised planned day and with renovations it can be one of my biggest challenges. Keeping to the plan and achieving those smaller goals on my to do list is what boosts my energy the most!!!
If there’s no mess/junk, disorganisation I can concentrate on the bigger jobs without clutter to distract me, living and my jobs get done. Flow on effect is that my workers and family in my household follows suit. Win-win!
Listening to my favourite rock albums or getting out on the water energises me!
A chat and a laugh with a friend or colleague lifts my energy levels immensely
Creativity. . . if it’s mine that’s fabulous, but if not then witnessing others, the energy that emanates from the flow of creative juices is powerful and motivating.
Do I do it enough, . . that’s the tough question, there;s always room for more. The ideas are plentiful but the time for execution isn’t always available, (something I’m working on), but I do draw pleasure from watching other creative ideas come to fruition.
reading/listening to motivational books/podcasts
Kayaking first thing on the morning when the water is like glass and only the sounds of birds and insects can be heard. Listening to the rhythmic sound of the paddle as it goes into the water.
Morning walks and body weight training with my son first thing in the morning seriously sets my day off perfectly.
The feeling I get after a job well done. It makes me want to get the next job done well too.
– Ticking off my to do list; even better when it’s written on the whiteboard and I can tick it off with the green marker. And I just think:”Let’s F***ing smash the next one”.
– If I have nothing to do (pretty rare), watching the blue sky with trees/palms in the foreground and being grateful to see these beautiful colours.
Enough sleep, a decent nourishing breakfast and coffee will just about have me ready for the day. Then I did activities over the break that really relaxed me. Surfing, walking, picking berries, visit the Zoo, out to dinner and a bit of me time.
So the emails are back again… I thought I was kicked off… 🙂
You have a point – sometimes you do skip a day or two of email bombardment at work. Still working through mine from Christmas!
I really get a kick start or proud feeling when I can tick off my 7 day goals. There’s usually quite a few (more than 7) important things I need to do for the week.
I also enjoy filling out my Gratitude book daily before I hit the pillow.
Any time I am close to nature I feel grounded and energised. Whether it’s the beach, a rainforest walk, a wetland, or just sitting on my verandah, there is nothing more conducive to reducing your stress and gathering your thoughts.
Waking up in the morning and as i walk to my bathroom I have fantastic photos of all my kids and grandkids smiling and having fun . This lifts my energy big time . Then I pass my vision board. say no more. Ive only just started intensive aerobic workouts early hours of the morning and this has been a game changer for me. Then my random acts of kindness throughout the day and seeing the reaction on peoples faces gives me another burst .
Morning Walks. No.
Getting the irksome/difficult tasks off my to do list. It takes a weight off. Also finding a deal and working through the visualisation process of how it will work drives me forward.
A motorbike ride up Tambourine Mountain with a friend, throw in breakfast at Canungra and drink in the view to the hinterland at the top of the hill.
I am going to do it this Sunday.
Listening to relaxation or meditation music first thing before getting out of bed and going to sleep & visualising my goals & plans for the day and the future. Just set up a room just for this so that is exciting. Throwing the ball for the dogs in the morning. Playing with and cuddling all my pets keeps me relaxed and balanced. Do lots of all this.
Enjoy playing board games with the kids & having a laugh and relaxing in the bath while watching or listening to something. Both these I don’t do enough & working on that.
Just started listening to audio books and loving it.
Add to previous comment. Also love love love going for a walk on the beach with the dogs & listening to music but don’t do it anywhere near enough.
Starting the day with a walk in the beach with my family, while enjoying my first coffee. Followed by a quick dip in the ocean. Charges me up for the rest of the day.
Being in nature fills my soul and restores me. My home office is on the second floor, opposite a half acre grassed reserve with 5 large trees. Thanks to the large window being 3 horizontal panels, one of the cross frames at my eyesight level completely hides the houses beyond the green, so I have a perfect grass/tree/sky view from my desk, and can feel the breezes through the open window as I watch the leaves sway and dance. Really lifts my energy, so I do it often. When I get the urge, I head off for a short walk outside, especially when the neighbourhood roses are blooming. Whoever entreated us to stop and smell the roses was right – when you can find the scented old yellows and damasks. The people that hybridised roses favouring size and colour over perfume should be ****.
Pray early in the morning, be grateful, go out with my kids, help out someone and gather with my family together for a meal, all of them make my energy High and look out the life very positive about everything
For me do sport, I like to play squash, start every morning with a nice music, happy music that you can dance, I like talk to my workmates and spend nice time with my family (wife and Kids) watching a movie or play card games.
Flying my paramotor
Spending time outdoors not fussy on where, beach, rainforest, bush, anywhere that preferably has limited ppl! And writing. Clears my mind and gives me energy to fill it up again!
Spending time with motivated people who are creating their lives; completing a task that moves my life forward; dancing. And no, I don’t spend enough time doing any of these….thanks for the reminder 🙂
Two things: salsa dancing, feeling the rhythm coursing through me, while trying to instantaneously sense what move my dance partner is starting to make and the exhilaration of seeing if my body is going to intuitively make the right response – because there’s no time to consciously think about it! Secondly, going to an enclosed bay beach with fish worth snorkeling for, and when it is really hot, forcing myself to go on into the icy water – it can feel a bit painful at first but is worth it for the contrast of the hot sun and the cool water once you are used to it. Spinning in the water and then lying back, floating on the water, totally relaxed and weightless.
Completing a task, whether it be large or small gives me that energy uplift.
Today is was taking all the skirtings off at my place, so that we can replace the flooring.
Listening to music and spending time with my kids.
Creativity! I am really in the moment when I am creating, whether it be sewing. painting furniture, baking, knitting or anything else I can do with my hands. The sense of calm and peace and the satisfaction when I have completed something is enormous. Have set myself a goal of 60 days of creativity for the year – it’s amazing how much easier it is to achieve once you have actually written it down. The power of the written word is amazing.
Writing in my gratitude journal – identifying and focusing on all the wonderful things I have in my life
Teamwork with like minded people gets me going.
a glass of wine and music !
Jazz music and jazz piano playing; there is just nothing like it; however, a good walk comes close!
Going for a walk in nature, the smells and the sounds help ground and energise me. Need to do more 🙂
A good session of tai chi helps to smooth out the noise and refreshes the energy flow. Practice too sporadically. Need to make into a habit to start the day.
Waking up in the morning and telling myself that today is a great day to make a deal nad then start prearing for it.
Great music, dancing and singing in my lounge room where I can just shake loose and laugh at myself gives me a huge lift. My energy kicks in and I feel great!!!
getting out in the garden gives me the time to think and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and exercise all at the same time – bliss !
Solving problems and seeing its results definitely lift my energy!
Was energized when I took a contractor for a long walk in the paddocks to see about removing the gorse bushes. Needed a long rest on between and enjoyed the chat and the view. Got energized again to sort out the office (and the whole house which has gotten very messy due to being on a flunk for so long) then read all the other goals and lost all the energy again! Seems I need so.eone around to stay motivated. Seems motivation gives me energy. Invite someone over and that gives me energy to tidy the place up before they arrive?
For me three things:
1. Going car racing with my 11 year old son who is so passionate about the sport – it’s a total buzz to hear him speak with pit crew and drivers in such an engaging and knowledgeable way – he educates me about the cars!
2. Anything surfing related – even body surfing first thing in the morning – like a zen moment when you are on wave. Clears the mind and refreshes the body; and
3. That moment when you are teaching or coaching someone and the light bulb goes on for them – Boom! The very essence of empowerment – they’ve learnt something new and have experienced personal growth. That is a real high.
Cheers G
I do a to-do list before bed so that when I get up in the morning I can tick off at least the most important 5 things before I get into the daily grind. This makes me feel good that I have achieved some things that were needed to get done and energises me to achieve more through the day.
Beach swimming 2x a week. There’s nothing like the walk along the beach to where you need to be with the sound of the waves soothing the soul before a dip.
Its been great to realize there are lots of things that lift my energy levels…. all of which I could do more often. Finding ways to make someones day better is is one of these things.
My energy supercharge comes when I pursue my passions and achieve the results I set out to achieve, be it daily, weekly or monthly goals. Those achievements create an energy I don’t get from anything else. To keep going and put in that extra time because it doesn’t feel like work. It’s what you’re passionate about.
At the moment looking forward to our family trip in Iceland in August give me Energy to do all the things that I need to do before the trip.
Solitude. An hour to myself with a movie, tea and biscuits and I’m recharged. I need to get better at communicating this need to others, rather than getting to the point of exhaustion and then demanding it!
Listening to my favourite music, up nice and loud, gets me pumped for the day. Similarly listening to motivators on Youtube – the likes of Tony Robbins, and surprisingly Jim Carrey & Matthew McConaughey, puts me in the right frame of mind for the day.
Doing a class of pilates or walking along the coastal walk in the morning. It helps me get my head straight and set up my day as I plan it while I exercise.
Completing a goal or task successfully, and knowing it was my hard work and pushing through the doubts and failures that got me there.
The comments are all so interesting and I could relate to so many – it’s great to see what lifts people, Mine is simply the great feeling I get when I finish cleaning the horse yards and they look so good! Hopefully one day it’ll also be the feeling of having achieved some goals in real estate…….
When I am engaged in a project where I can see the result. Energy for me is achieving something. Something that brings satisfaction and sense of fullfilling. Positive energy attracts positive friendship. This community has certainly radiated massive energy 🤟 to keep everyone motivated. 😎
For me it’s music, both playing and listening.
Taking in the moment seeing feeling smelling the beach as i walk along it, makes me feel peaceful, energetic and joyful.
In love with digging up the soil and planting beautiful plants in the front yard and backyard of my house. Got into gardening during my holidays and I have been feeling the energy by nurturing what I have planted. It’s fulfilling!
Dance to Zumba music
Meditate / breathe
Smile
Gratitude
Nature
99% dark chocolate
For me it is just getting a good nights sleep . Re charge your body battery and away you go.
It’s having a ‘win’ ( not a gambling win ) or a ‘success’ ; it’s ‘when the plan comes together’ and it’s a thing of beauty; sometimes it’s overcoming an obstacle … It’s ‘nothing succeeds like success’. Can be a big-thing or a small thing. And ….. it’s the reverse that gets me down. I call it the ‘rabbit punch’ effect. One thing goes wrong, then another, then another. Why three ? I don’t know. It’s cumulative somehow. Sometimes that’s the time to ‘sharpen the saw’ , take a break ….. make a cup of tea and have a sit and a think.
Finishing a creative project that I’m working on for someone I love. I made my son a dinosaur costume for Halloween. I felt so good after that was done I could have hung the moon.
Spending quality time with my loved ones always fills me up and makes everything worthwhile.
I love to go for a swim Ora walk along the beach. Nothing beat it for me.
So many things that energise me…..
Taking on a problem and solving it! The construction industry i work in is riddled with challenges! There is never a dull moment!
A hard game of squash also makes my day – especially if I beat a player ranked higher than me! What joy!!
Getting funding for my development approved….
Sales of my developments and returning profits to my Investors/partners
Striking a great property deal after some solid negotiations……. signing up the next project!
The way I increase
My energy levels is to
A) get out of an early morning on the paddle board
B) do something with my kids like a bike ride or swim
C) do something nice for my wife
Firstly thank you for inspiring us.
Declutter spaces help me think clear and a morning coffee with a quiet time to focus on the day ahead c
Picking my fresh vegetables that I have grown, watering my beautiful garden and watching the birds play in the water fountains and eat the fruit on the trees. It keeps me grounded, gives me purpose and I enjoy the contribution to the health and energy of the environment around me.
Early morning swim in my local pool fills me up and lifts my spirits
Saturday horse racing
The early surf. A few waves, yarn with the boys, watch the sunrise.
Dancing
Breath work, visualisation and meditation actually raises my energy and makes me feel at peace and connected but I certainly don’t do it enough as I’m fenerally one to exercise physicallyout of habit. Thanks for making me realise what I need to do more 😊
jumping out of bed as soon as my alarm goes off walk to the window and greet a brand new day full of possibilities
Definitely early morning exercise – wether it be a sweating HIIT workout or horse riding as the sunrises – exercise sets me up for what ever the rest of the day may bring.
Gratitude, small acts of kindness without any expectations.
Nice work Vera! 😉
A nice deep uninterrupted sleep of 6-8 hours of a night, really sets me up full of energy, for the following day.
my comment of listening to music (3 songs) and reading from a book (10 pages) failed to mention that i have made an active decision to increase these things in my life. At present, i would say I am doing it enough. Here’s to power week/month for boosting my resolve!
The Ocean is a very large important energy source for not only the world but also for me. I feel very energised when I get to take in the Ocean every morning.
Read 1 hr each day of a personal development book to lift my energy level. : )
Walking & training my kelpie, you get some exercise and your mind gets a break cause you can’t be planning other things. I come back energised with a smile on my face!
The Ocean is my energy source… Kiting, surfing, diving, sailing, walking beside it even just watching it! Do I get to do enough of it, yes and no. Lucky for me I live near a beautiful one, so yes. However my work is a long way from it, so no.
For the last month, I have been writing first thing in the morning for about an hour. As a morning person I tend to wake up early ! start with ‘writers pages’ about 300 -500 words of anything- bit like stream of consciousness, which clears the mind. Then 500 words on the current story or article. I am discovering that this frees up my mind for the challenges ahead, plus it feels like I have accomplished a task for the day – energising the mind and spirit.
Singing to an upbeat tune!
Waking up in paradise! Warm sunshine, walking the dog and enjoying the moment.
For me it absolutely is the gym. I go as soon as I wake up in the morning, put on tunes to suit my head space, sometimes R&B, sometimes hard rock, sometimes soul, or sometimes I read a book instead. However I do it, and however hard I go at it, it’s the fact of getting my body and brain moving first thing that powers fme for the rest of the day.
grounding. Walking barefoot on the grass while walking the dog around our local park. Usually do this around dusk so it’s cooler and there is lots of wildlife around the lake. It’s great just being in nature.
Mine is being creative with my artwork that replenishes another person.
Progress.
Two things:
Waking up in the morning and achieving micro goals to the best of ones ability.
Love the fact that the guy commenting before me, had some similarities. Walking the dog around the lake.
My day yesterday. down to the jetty out and check the crab pots. Back had dinner then went for 45 minutes doing some lure fishing. Dinner for tonight in the bag.
Lately I am concentrating on a number of things. Reading The Answer. By Alan and Barbara Pease. Listening to CD’s on mindset in the car. As I feel the energy form getting through my priorities , feels great. Love to read No BS Friday.
Remembered you did say one thing. 🙂
I wake up to a bright sunny day. My husband is at home with me and neither of us have to go to work. Just Mikey and me- we can do anything together. 😊
Wakeing up is all the energy I need. After that anything else is just additional 🇦🇺😁
I feel energetic if i get a positive vibe at the start of my work
My energy is full,like a tank,it is the motivation to use it that I find hard sometimes.Usually I just focus on the objective and away I go
I feel energetic when I practise my piano and read inspiring words of affirmation .
Nothing gives me more power than success. From a win in sport, checking off the to do list or completing a project
Listening to an inspiring podcast. The ones that usually really get me going and fill me with ideas and energy are about women entrepreneurship 😉
Getting on 2 wheels
Whether it’s my motorcycle, scooter or ‘pushy’
100% concentration to the state of Zen, where my energy levels are completely recharged at the end of the ride 🙂
I feel energerised when I learn something new (small or big) that I know will help me on my journey to financial freedom and can’t wait to implement it in my strategic plan.!
Total absorption in a task . It is a type of meditation that excludes all other things around me .It can be physical or purely mental. It could be design and construction of something in the workshop or maybe creating some poetry. I suppose it allows my mind to reset
Waking up next to my s.o gives me the energy to get through anything the day will throw at me.
Exercise what ever it might be, mainly with other people.
Basketball game
Long distance run training
5 a side
A trip to the beach. Sand between my toes and breathing in the sea air.
I challenged my squash buddies to play 10 or more tournaments in 2019.
We have started training and now others want to join.
So much fun and keeps us fit.
Walking along the beach smelling the sea air and watching the waves crash. I don’t nearly do it enough tho, time to change that this year!
Instrumental MUSIC
Motivational Videos
I am at quite a low point, so thank you John for this exercise to help me find at least one positive thing to be grateful/ energised for. I do get a sense of accomplishment after mowing my 3 acres and have it looking neat and tidy.
Full-bodied mediation – in nature – as often as possible.
Starting my day with running my dog Scruffy (a rescue dog). The exercise energizes me. But it is also seeing his pure enjoyment in running. In addition, stopping and chatting with locals and our dogs making friends. Pure joy. I am ready for the day.
I then go on to arrange exciting projects and internships that change people’s lives. Which means I go home energized to work on stuff for me and my other projects.
I get a blast out of re-using old cr#p and turning it into something useful and aesthetically pleasing.
It doesn’t matter if it’s an discarded old bit of farm machinery, some rusty bent piece of cgi (corrugated iron), a white ant eaten fence post or a new found treasure from the local tip, if I can make it into something I get all fired up and when it’s done I feel pretty darn good! And then I’ll probably reward myself with a sherbet or six while I sit back and admire the fruits. Cheers Jon
My grandchildren lift my energy, they are such a delight and I relish the way they be and see life.
I really struggled to answer this one. Had a touch of the “Black Dog” for the last year so its actually not an easy question to answer. Then I read through everybody else’s answers and started thinking, well yeh sport/exercise/motorcycle riding/music etc are all good and do make me feel “good” but do they really give me energy …or are they really equal parts escapism & self nurture.
So after much self analysis, what gives me energy is …. competition….
buying my coffee and having a smily chat with the girl at the counter.
A good walk fist thing in the morning before any one else is around with my two secondhand dogs. A full 20 min meditation and a bowl of summer fruits. What else do I need to tackle the rest of the day.
Walking on the beach and feeling sand underfoot and sky overhead feeds my soul and brings joy.
Walking my “new” rescue dog morning and night through the local bushland
Dancing
Taking my dog for a walk through the countryside for a long walk. Always works, centres, grounds, energises. Need to get back to minimum 4 day a week.
A job well done whatever it may be.
Writing a To-Do list and ticking it off as I complete each item energizes me to do more. Not quite sure why I don’t more consistently write a To-D0 list though. Need to look closer at that.
Fixing things really floats my boat ,if lam down nothing picks me up quicker than building or repairing something .carnt fix humans though wish I could
Going to the beach for a walk or yoga or surf. , that early morning sun is magic
a good walk in nature or by the water. Actually, even being in nature without the exercise can be just as energizing. I’d do this 4-5 times a week
I love to dance, it has been my lifes passion. Moving to music ALWAYS energises me.
Now that I am older I also love to walk along the beach and try to do so every day. The awesomeness of the ocean keeps me aware that ” There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio than are dreamt of in your philosophy”!
Getting enough sleep, then an early morning mtb ride through the bush.
Being in nature has a very calming effect.
Getting up and starting the day with a nice walk with my wife.
I love to think about the possibilities of Real Estate.
What I could do … how to go about it … checking Properties for Sale … in other words, anything to do with Real Estate.
Any Time – Any Day.
This is where my ‘Energy’ comes to the fore.
Dancing!
I get a burst of energy when I jump in the car and hi energy music comes on the radio. Great start to the day.
Walking barefoot around the garden.
For me its two things, firstly i start my day with Crossfit, its a good enorphine release and also a great way to challenge myself each morning, and secondly as i go to sleep i listen to Theta Brain Wave therapy recordings, or theta brain synchronisation.. its a great way to raise your vibrations and when your energy vibrations are high, the ability to maintain a positive mindset is so much easier, positive attracts positive!
Looking at our achieved goals and our future goal setting board on our home/work office wall. Knowing we have a plan and timeline to achieve them.
My energy booster is taking the dog for a walk / swim each night down by the river and debriefing with the hubby… fills my cup ! Yes do it most nights
For me it is Brazilian Zouk dancing that energises me. Connecting with someone through movement and music and making something beautiful together recharges my passion and my life.
Applying oriental energy techniques
I get my energy from spending time with my grandchildren and kids, spending time near water which l dont do enough but l kove looking for deals and properties and imagining what l could do to change them and make them beautiful.
Music and dancing (wild… like no one is watching) and cleaning my space to get ready for the day’s productivity. Then going for a brisk walk/run to get the energy pumping!
when my body is conditioned with good food and supplements my energy is fantastic.
seeking Justice, motivates me and provides me energy to do something about it, by physically, emotionally and intellectually applying myself to engage in seeking solution through designing and offering participation for those who seek change.
The main objectives is to encourage people in need to involve themselves in training, community and household projects and employment. In the offerings they are opportunities to look at individual developments by the individual themselves i.e. personal presentations, vocabulary and attitude thus providing and accepting a better outlook of oneself and their particular situation to allow and accept change to happen.
Finding a way to get tough things successfully done.
Any cardio run/bike/row. Hard to get started but geeat feeling once completed.
Onya Jon!! I really had to think about this one, my first thought was exercise, usally 6 days a week, at 55yo exercise gets me moving for the day, literally gets these ol bones & muscles limber for the day & keeps me fit to set the pace with the grankids – Rocks my soul
My next thought was my daily (most) bible reading & praying, this reminds me that I am a much loved child of the creator God of the universe & he wants the best for me & from me – Keeps me grateful
The next thought was, as a project manager, goal setting is everything! Long term, short term & daily. Ticking these goals off daily – Give me a sense of achievement
So what gives me energy – Joy in life, progress in work & life & change, both personally & in my environment
Swimming. Even just rolling around in the river exhilarates / relaxes me.
Doing much more of it now I live at the beach…….. and loving it 😊
Talking, thinking, plotting & planning about my two passions – property and travel.. THE best way to change my world from gloom n doom to cup runith over in seconds.. 💕
A good solid Gym session first thing in the morning.
I love taking a drive in the country and stopping to take in a sublime landscape and feeling that I am an integral part of the planet.
Swimming or taking tjme out near water to plan, and goal set always invigorates me.
I get up 0630, I will hit the upper body and mid section with light dumbbell(shoulder), diamond push up and flutter kicks lying down in circuit. 10 min. Stretch and swim in the pool 10 min. Bam!!!
Getting a great sleep which doesn’t happen often, and getting on top of things both give me a boost of energy. I say, you can achieve anything if you are well rested!
Seeing progress on my developments! That gets me excited and gives me lift
Ability to go when ever you want to see those who mater.
Doing something I enjoy.
Cycling is my energy boost, both physically and mentally.
A couple of hours pedelling the pavement is a great physical energy boost and allows me to clear my mind as well!
Face Timing my family back in the UK
There are two things that lifts my energy and there are going to the dance studio and walking my fur babies. I try to go to the dance studio three times a week and walk my fur babies daily.
I visualize my day with positive thoughts and an action plan
Walking and birding – on the beach, in the bush around a golf course. Doesn’t matter where, but I definitely don’t do enough!
Progress
Energy! to do that, I get up early in the morning and prepare breakfast for my family, work, and then I will continue painting in our first renovation project!
I start my day with a 20-minute Tai Chi, then I do Wim Hof breathing. After that I take a hot-cold-hot-cold shower for 5 minutes. – They keep me disciplined throughout the day 🙂
Long walks in nature with my wife, setting and achieving goals and being kind to my family
My energy comes from my good mental state… And as I cant be as physical for my mental energy and fitness, im learning how to use meditation and mind control for my energy and well being….Slowly but surely making progress
Looking for and finding a great opportunity to invest more gives me a boost, I find it very exciting and keeps me motivated, I hardly get lows but when I do get one, I dive into my chest of opportunities incidentally my partner also enjoys the same journey
What improves my energy is spending as much time with my 4 grandsons, and dealing with the complexities of there young lives. They give you a second lease on life that you won’t get off your social media apps. Seeing life through there eyes. Its refreshing, gives you more energy and improves your metal and physical alertness with there questions on life. Wow what an experience.
For me it’s listening to some music and having a short jamming session with my 10yo son on the guitar.
Going for an early walk on the beach and catching the sunrise
Helping people, having a laugh, relaxing, creating music, inspiring, cooking, simplifying (declutter), making plans and goals 🙂
Sex!
A “Dawn Breaker” works best for me.
Gets the blood pumping and clears the head for a productive day ahead! 😉
A walk in the bush in the early morning
I get energy when I’m taking positive action aligned with my personal goals
A sense of achievement (kicking goals)
Dance class.
The thinking/focus/social/touch/exercise washes my mind, resets my mood no matter what I baggage I arrived with.
Through all sorts of adversity, depression, whatever, it still strikes me as somewhat miraculous the way this never fails. I often can’t remember what I was thinking or feeling before class started.
Visualizing a happiness/ good situation; and 5 min of H.I.T. each am.
Receiving positive and inspiring personal reviews from friends and guests.
I love practising my martial arts and riding my motorcycle, neither of which I do any more as I spend my days caring for my frail & confused dad.
For me like most of the other people, HIIT early morning session makes me feel accomplished with positive energy.
Walking along the beach near my home with my dogs and counting my blessings as I do so.
Have you noticed how many of the comments relate to going outside and being with nature or friends/family. Not one that I read said Shopping or mastering a new computer game…! Is there a lesson there for us?
Walking along the beach and allowing the waves to wash over my feet. Looking out to the ocean and contemplating.
Finding somewhere quiet and peaceful, closing my eyes and visualising in glorious, technicolour, minute detail one of the dreams I have imagined for myself this year. Involving all the senses in my imagination totally enhances the experience and makes it real. That gives me such a buzz!
Waking up, having a cook look out the kitchen window while the kettle boils, watching the birds that are around our block. Just the seeing what the day is. Then sitting back down and reading what’s required for the day. Always have a pad & pen nearby just to write anything that’s I thought of last night or just then. These days just working out our plan to freedom.
My new found love.
When i think about her and the adventured we are going to have I literally bounce off the walls!!
adventures
Skating, as in on a skateboard. Does it for me, I love ramp.
Finding and visualising a do-able, worthwhile goal; getting started and seeing progress.
The beach for me!
Collect my 4-legged housemate and off we go.
Apart from the obvious benefits of fresh air by the water, my favourite part is the joy and optimism exhibited by my furry friend. Watching him bound through the water chasing seagulls is a lesson in persistence and living in the moment.
A brisk walk listening to Bon Jovi’s ‘We Wern’t Born to Follow’, It’s My Life and ‘Because We Can’ does it for me. 👍😁🎉
For me it’s my walk to work. Even better is a walk in nature which I have to admit doesn’t happen often enough. Ok so I’ll make that happen.
Getting back to exercise and dancing will make me feel so energetic!
Go for a walk first thing in the morning around 4:30am ,This sets me up for the rest of the day.
When I’ve helped someone in need who would never ask for help. The look on their face and a simple thank you is priceless.
Making someone smile.
Getting on my motorbike and taking the windy way to work gets my heart racing.
Completing a planned project or task. Home, work, small or big. The satisfaction pumps energy.
Getting out of the office and getting ‘sunshine on my shoulders’, I love the feeling of the warmth penetrating into the chill in my bones, makes me feel great and appreciative of the outdoors.
LISTENING TO OR ATTENDING ‘ ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS ‘ CLASSES .
I know this might be cliche but it’s running to work and when I arrive my whole team is poised for a good 40 min training session. I’m pumped and the team is pumped for a good days work. Action breeds inspiration which breeds motivation for more action.
Moving into a new home (recent) and having it all set up and everything looking great in its new place! Fresh perspective in our new sanctuary.
Do a one hour bike ride starting ~6am, then do a 4km walk with the dog
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Getting up before dawn and doing my morning routine.
Jumping in the car to head down to Point Leo for my weekly surf; loading the board, the drive down, the anticipation, the excitement of my first view of the waves, paddling out, the waves crashing over me, the exhilaration of catching a wave and being in one with nature.
Travelling overseas to new destinations; the planning, the nervous energy, the adventure.
Camping in the Australian wilderness; sitting around a campfire at night, under the magnificence of the star filled skies, just sitting quietly and being.
Designing a piece of furniture and bringing it to life in my workshop.
Creating delicious new recipes in the kitchen and sharing the food with family and friends.
Taking the time to find am]nd buy beautifully made clothing.
My daily commute to my ‘work’ doing affirmations and visualising my future, ‘imagineering’.
Spending quality time with my beloved; eating out a great restaurants, planning adventures together, shopping together, discussing our day.
Seeing my children blossom and head out into the world, learning, making mistakes, growing.
Possibilities 🙂
Pranayama, Asana, Meditation have helped people focus and increase their energy for thousands of year – can’t argue with that that has been tried, tested and stood the test of time…
Travel , planning travel , Catching up with family , Trying a different food every week .
Setting goals and smashing them .
Learning something new every day .
Music Dancing Cars ,
Being Thankful for who I already have in my life . My cup is always being filled .
Get up in the morning and find the property I have on the market for sale has an offer way above the price I wanted.
That would certainly work for me as I have two blocks of land for sale in Brisbane and no buyers.
Playing my weekly round of golf and beating my handicap. That fills me with energy to burn for days…
Reading investment articles
For me thing that lifts my energy is when I am able to help others in different ways. Such as words, deeds and giving.
After a good night’s sleep and done all my morning tasks a walk around the block with Sasha, my dog, I have all the energy I need.
Walking on the beach with time for just being, letting the thoughts/answers come to me.
Spending time with animals and exerice with friends
dancing to latino music! its so happy and energetic music that can lift your moods even when you are in the deepest hole.
1st week of shift work down, 1st development phone ready to be made. 1st development software demo time slot booked in. 1st phone call book in for digital marketing from America. The week is starting out on a high.
Purchasing things I’ve wanted and getting it at a good deal. I’m talking substantial things.
I also feel energised by the due diligence I do / did before hand.
Setting goals
I start my day by beating the sun up and go to the Gym for my morning Victory.
It stimulates my mind and body so I’m ready to take on the day.
It feels good to start my day hours before others.
plenty of water and multivitamins
Spending time with my daughter, fills me with joy.
Planting something in my garden
30 min yoga or walk in the morning, ending with a 20 min Priming and breathing session. Clears my mind off any negative thoughts and open the space for positive vibes.
Beach Walking with my family every afternoon before sunset makes my day and the next day kick start. In otherwords, Just the
sea breeze and sound of waves.
A good work out in my garden, clearing the weeds, trimming & general tidying up of both my flower & vegetable gardens fills up my energy cup. Life goals & other tasks then becomes clearer & earsier to tackle. It gets topped up by the grand children’s visit giving poppy the run around & challenges to keep up with their energy level.
Getting my kids off to school in the morning or at the moment getting them ready for the day as they are what its all for.
Having time to attend a Yoga class before starting work 2-3 days a week
Sun, sky, wind, ocean, bush, rivers, lakes and mountains for walking, sailing or sitting and contemplating.
Actually achieving goals, even small day to day ones energises me the most. Otherwise watching my daughter learn and grow and participating myself a great deal as well.
Meditation and good food to keep going without the sugar-crash slumps.
Early morning swim preps for the day and time in the garden in the late afternoon/evening to reflect on the day and relax.
I’m a massage therapist and I get a massive kick of energy when someone leaves the session with decreased pain, improved mobility and less stress! I get energy out of making others feel better!
I get energy from a zero tax bill
The thing that gets me most riled up is talking with my Wife about our life and what we are doing to get where we are going. A close second would have to be flicking lures for barra!
Meditating balances me and lifts my spirit. If I’m grounded and in a good head space then everything I do feeds that positive vibe and keeps my energy levels up.
Time in nature. In wilderness.
Spending time with my mini me and doing kiddy things like st holloween dressing up and running a muck
The thing that really energises me is doing something that scares me a little. This could be an extreme sport, public speaking or taking on an ambitious project. Overcoming my fears are when I feel most alive
Laughing and singing fill my energy tanks and I love it.
taking the time to notice where my focus is and reset it back around my commitments
(personal – calm, content and loving)
(financial freedom – cashflow is king (keeping on keeping on to complete my RE projects)
Smiling
deep and restful sleep. sadly lacking in that atm.
Being close to Jesus Christ.
Picture your life a month from today.
You will overcome your problems and your life will go back to normal, but most of the time it won’t happen overnight.
It helps to have a long-term perspective to get detached from the overwhelming stress of today.
I found that daydreaming about my future, about things being normal again, would calm me down.
Fast forward a month from now. Think about you living a happy, normal life again. It will lift up your spirit, and in no time you’ll be living there once more.
Being at the beach recharges my soul 🌊
Being in love 😍
Being financially free – no stressing over debts! 💸
Dancing to upbeat music 🎶
Being creative 💡🔨
Little kids & animals 🐯🐕🐴🐬😻
I lifted my energy and expectations over the last 48 hours when speaking with fellow like-minded people over phone calls across the country. Combine this with a win on 3 FX trades ending the week, a marketing expert sharing his knowledge about how to help me further in my pursuits and a platform training to help expand my knowledge and research, makes me feel energized.
Latin grooves – dancing is magical and better than a gift that keeps giving🎇✨
Many tunes – music sets my tempo and is transformational 🎶
Communication that is clear, direct, empathic and action based.
Before becoming a Dad I found laying on the beach in the sun a great way to recharge…but now add to that tickling my 1 year old boys tummy to hear him giggle…it is my new favourite sound in the world!
I’ve started playing tennis again after a decade hiatus. I’m not very good, but intend to get better.
not doing it for any reward, i dont even recall what reward was by now
i only remmember it was about what drives me, turns my ON button to feel as if i can do anything, it was impactfull question
that thing is hard to specifically determine as there are multiple things,
but i guess communicating with people in my line of work and making them realise what they really want, seeing that glimpse of happiness on their faces in their eyes, its contageous, like drug of some sorts, but its good, for both them and myself
it truly sparks, and that being part of my job, is just amasing
knowing people, seeing them happy, content, and smiles on their faces
daily walk to the beach…
I love climbing mountains. There’s no other feeling in the world, to me, like concurring a mountain and looking out at the big wide world and being in total solitude. It’s amazing. ❤️
Going out in the early morning before the sun rises and the day is fresh and new to work with our horses.
Surfing. Even when I don’t feel like it. I always paddle in revitalised and fresh.
Taking my two boxers to the beach or park
Walking the dog
Consciously living in the moment without allowing my mind to wander
Surrounding myself in beautiful things daily like candles in the house and flowers with a scent
Getting outdoors – whether it’s going for a hike, a run, a walk with a friend or a swim at the beach I feel my best when I am outdoors and moving.
for me its talking to my daughter each day listening to how her day and life is panning out
What makes me smile, lifts my mood and my energy is when I get home and my retired guide dog black lab Angel comes running down the hall to meet me. Even when her arthritis is playing up, she’s still happy to see me and still hurries to say welcome home! (And where are the treats, I’m a labrador you know!)
I’ve been in a funk. Working hard and standing still. I know when I’m doing it because I am watching the clock, waiting to get to the end of it. The hour, the day, the next day. My metaphorical equivalent of dying. (This is not a bad thing, its merely an observation of what is. With this comes awareness)
SO, I have realised overall, at the general, holistic level that I need refuelling. That I thought, 8 years ago, when life was on and conditioning was a daily ritual, that I had gotten it all. Everything that I had asked for and more.. and that it would keep coming. Now, maybe I could fall into a little bit of spontaneous fun, a day off, laughing and flowing down the click, click, click of synergistic flow where you don’t have to think and it all clicks into place.
But slowly, insidiously over time, its been getting tougher and things don’t come so easily and direction has been scattered even though I had had it set, there was no passion and no focus and it was getting harder to remember why I was getting up in the morning,
SO, in earnest I have been filling up, reading, courses, tapes, dusty DVD’s, old, old CD’s and getting together a daily ritual to create and expand, goals, passion and getting back to the basics. It comes in fits and spurts, it only takes a few minutes to read something and my mind jumps to the possibilities and wakes up the resourcefulness that evades so strongly I can barely hold the book for long before I have to do, do do…
Mood booster and energy push… I feel good, great, when I am living my true self! I feel joy and quick of mind when I see the possibilities and I feel quick of feet when the mind comes alive. There is nothing I cannot do!
Getting up early and cycling to work clears the cobwebs from my mind and sets me up for a good day
For me to get energised is by paddleboarding on the Swan River or on the Ocean. Watching families muck about in the water full of joy, but then heading out deep so I’m by myself to gather my thoughts and be grateful.
A good morning PT session boosts my physical energy level, music I love changes my mood.
Year 2019 I have embraced the year to be positive and not negative in my life. Normally I think of rest first and go to bed early to wake up early between 3.00 am to 4.00 am with the firm believe that all my paid working jobs will be done with no stress, and the courage to complete with satisfaction and to whoever I meet on the journey of the day, I will be polite and considerate of others around me. Best regards from Mea Brighton.
I sit on my back deck… watch the sun rise and count my blessings… it turns even the worst days around!!
Anything that is in my ‘flow’ – triggers my enthusiasm and feeds me being in my centre, with the oneness. Can be a myriad of things from hearing a bird friend call to confronting a fear etc. Being alive as a verb… 😉 Yes to push anytime…
Moving forward and progress in any way motervates me, engergises me. Weather it be in the gym, learning a new skill, haveing a win, learning from a loss or faceing a fear.. this is the sort of stuff that engergises me.
Firstly 7-8 hours sleep and meditating and a morning walk lift my energy. Plus when I am walking I usually listening ILRE study materials which make me feel I have done something for myself everyday,
Secondly taking a proper lunch break and having a short walk after lunch and try to not multitasking at work.
Lastly allocating time to sit down and talk to my husband and daughter how things are going in our lives.
Short duration meditation to clear the mind of the noise and distractions of the day.
Looking and actually seeing all the positives in my life and be excited about them , even though I have an average life I am trying to improve it and better myself. Spending time with my children and in my oasis – my garden.
Going to the beach whenever I can, energizes me. I enjoy walking barefooted in the sand, taking deep breaths and just taking time to relax from the daily grind enjoy nature.
Weather it be MMA
Dance or a gym experience, solo or group, it’s that point where my smile returns, it lights me up and I feel super human.
In the moment
Love it
Haunt done it enough this last few months
What keeps me filled is having a good night’s sleep and then when I’m working, I like to listen to great music that makes me sing and dance. Word!
Waking up before the neighnourhood grinds into action and sneaking out onro the back deck to read. It’s jsut me and the birds and a cool morning breeze.
Waking up before the world does and sneaking out on the deck to read a book with birdsongs around me.
Clearing my home of clutter. A neat and tidy space allows me to have space in my mind to tackle challenges without distraction. Completing a project or a simple tasks spurs me on to move onto the next thing, big or little, that I have set for myself to achieve.
Visualising goals achieved is always a good motivator too.
Limiting work days to 8 hours and taking some me time every day.
Meditation
I find my energy levels rise when I have found a solution to a pressing problem. Then I can’t wait to implement the fix, often waking early to work out the finer detail.
When I tick a task as completed. Specially if I’ve been pushing it for a while. The best day to me usually during the weekend when I get to my to do list and start ticking boxes as done.
The biggest energy hit for me is closing a sale…’boom!’ Nothing like it.
I’m doing breathing exercises I learnt from the Wim Hoff method.
It sounds so unimportant but I thrive on a clean and organised home! Nothing drains my energy more than having to waste my time picking up other people stuff all the time and not getting any of my own to-do list done. When my home is clean I feel empowered to knock over my challenges!
Different things do it for me, as there are different types of energy.
For getting energy pumped to work better I like being in the garden for a few minutes, contemplating nature. I realise that after a while I start moving around doing things like pulling out weeds and small things like that, then I know I´m ready to keep going at work.
For filling up my soul, I like to go out walking at night (especially in these hot summer days). This relaxes me at the same time that I have time to introspect about my life and get inspiration to what needs to be done the next days.
Being in my garden & being creative with photographs gives me energy..
Completing a task! Doesn’t have to be anything big. So yes, satisfaction after completing a task fills my energy cup.