Participating Without Wearing Out

One of the nicest things that can happen to you is to be so taken into account that others notice when you’re tired, take the load off, and tell you to rest. However, in most cases, that is not what is going to happen. These days, we all barely have any room to pay close attention to anything that doesn’t seem particularly urgent to us and is not formally allocated to us.

And it’s messed up; we should have lifestyles that allow us to care for one another and not just for ourselves. But, instead, we’re too busy surviving or racing each other.

Therefore, as much and as often as you can, keep a watch on your battery. See when it is running low and take your time to recharge it. Situations that do not let you rest when you require it to perform are not situations you should aspire to be and remain in.

Different people get, more or less, exhausted by different things. There are levels to them. Usually, when something is not within your realm of talent, or does not spark the inspiration and motivation to energize you, engaging in it can be especially tiring. 

At worst, it’s as if you’re working against yourself for it. At best, it’s something you’re not yet proficient in and pushing through until you are can be a burdensome struggle. Whatever the case, recharging your battery and having energy is a must. And you can get around it.

• Task Management

Break down and pace intimidating and overwhelming tasks. Learn what is stimulating to you, when and where, and what is tedious to you. See in which order they must be arranged to be able to get through enough.

• Delegation

Even if you’re the best at it or if it has become your responsibility, try to delegate. Look for competent and capable people who are willing to lend you a hand and trust that they’ll do their job properly. Furthermore, avoid meddling and overextending yourself to tend to what is someone else’s problem when they’re already handling it well.

• Give Up Control

You cannot predict nor determine every outcome. There’s much that you must let be, whatever it’ll be. Prepare for different ways in which it could go and adjust sails when that’s the course. Strict stiffness will only cause you suffocation and stress. All you can do is contribute to the preferred or ideal outcome to an extent that is reasonable.

• Taking Breaks & Tuning out

From taking several short breaks to taking a few long ones, you oughta do what you oughta do to keep going. Some tasks can be unbearable, some are almost as though they have a forcefield that repels you. If you cannot leave them, figure out how to withstand them by not being too continually invested.

• Reduce Other Energy Zappers

Is it too noisy? Too messy? Too redundant? Too inefficient? And it doesn’t even have to be? Get rid of that! Put systems in place that flow with more ease in your favor. This includes getting long-winged or unclear instructions and explanations when it could instead be concisely and precisely summarized for you. Dig into the details only when it concerns you.

How well are you doing these? And what else would you add to ensure that you won't run low?