How I Manage My Energy And Tasks On Low Energy Days

[@HeartBreathings]

Hope to see you on the Kick Off Call tomorrow! Remember, all alumni can attend free every single quarter! Log into the course site and find the links! And grab my energy workbook free at the link in the description. Now, I'm going to chill. :p

[@Tinimaus86]

oh, no i missed the start again. 🥲 When starts the next HB90 Camp? I want to write down the date, in my calendar. :)

[@juliegolick]

One of the concepts that's helped me the most is the idea of the "level 0 version" of my routines. It's essentially the smallest possible version of the task that still feels like I can cross it off my list, even if I haven't done the full version. (Half-assing, quarter-assing, or even hundreth-assing is okay so long as there is *any amount* of forward momentum!) So maybe my normal routine is 30 minutes of intermediate yoga every day. But the "level 0" / low energy version is 10 minutes of light stretching. The "level 0" version of doing the dishes might be to rinse everything off and to stack it neatly next to the sink. The "level 0" version of a writing day might be to reread my last section and spend 5 minutes brainstorming the next section. Stuff like that. I've found it very helpful to maintain my sense of momentum (#2 Discipline in the Clifton Strengths) while still respecting that sometimes I can't do my full routine.

[@HeartBreathings]

Brilliant!

[@amyprice5014]

Holy Cow! I Am the Golden Goose! And I have been beating myself to a pulp on the days when I just can't produce an egg! That was such a slap in the face - a good one - one that I needed. Thank you. I have so much on my plate right now, so much counting on me, and so many frogs that I just can't get myself to eat right now, but when I can't get things done like I think I should then I bludgeon myself to death then wonder why I spontaneously start crying. Wow! Thank you for an amazing low-energy day video. I am so grateful you shared this. Thanks.

[@DeborahCarrAuthor]

This video was perfectly timed for me. My husband died a few weeks ago and I'm struggling to get back to working on everything I need to do and was feeling guilty about not having achieved much today. Thank you.

[@ImmortalMomentsArt]

Grieving takes different forms for different people, don't beat yourself up. Just pick one thing of self care to do. Do it. Then pick one thing of "must do", and work on it. {Hugs} And release the guilt. There is no "perfect time" to get over things, or to start "doing things".

[@DeborahCarrAuthor]

@@ImmortalMomentsArt Thank you so much. That's such good advice and I'll do my best to follow it.

[@elaynegriffith]

Omg so sorry 😢 I’d be a puddle of useless misery for many many months much less weeks! Don’t feel obligated to “human” when you’re grieving. You have permission to be a sad blob.

[@DeborahCarrAuthor]

Thank you, Elayne. To be honest, I am pretty much a puddle of uselessness right now.

[@alyssiakirkhart]

Deborah, I am so very sorry for your loss. You write some of the most beautiful historical fiction I have ever read. I am so happy to see you here and wish you much love and hope for your healing process. Do what is right for you and know we are here for you.

[@AuthorShelbyMcCraley]

I just got diagnosed with PCOS & hypothyroidism and felt this in my soul. I thought I was tried and lazy for not finishing the tasks I wanted. Turns out my body is struggling 😂

[@beckiehubley5798]

I'm on day 2 of a migraine...this was just what I needed.

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh no I hope you feel better

[@elmiathewriter]

My mom suffers from chronic migraines. Hers can last for a week or more. I can only imagine what you're going through. Feel better!

[@BRUK998]

I love how you talk so openly about PCOS and your symptoms. It’s hard for me to figure out what’s PCOS and what isn’t

[@lorimcmahan5683]

I am 60 with fibromyalgia. I am so grateful you are speaking about this. I needed to hear this! Thank you!

[@HeartBreathings]

♥️

[@karentroester148]

I have fibromyalgia too and totally agree.

[@lorimcmahan5683]

Karen, nice to know I’m glad I’m not alone.

[@suzisaintjames]

I sometimes have back pain, so instead of high vs low energy lists, l have standing vs sitting jobs. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@kokopoko2]

What a perfect video! I have so much guilt on my low energy days. With post covid heart failure, most days are low energy!

[@SaraLea]

I need this. I have so many low energy days (way more that high energy right now). I never really thought about it being related to PCOS!

[@HeartBreathings]

And to be fair, having a toddler! But yes, any heightened stress, increased inflammation, all of that can be awful for fatigue with PCOS!

[@SaraLea]

@@HeartBreathings I had this issue before the toddler lol

[@pattyhopkins5682]

Great tips for a low energy day. I am not a writer but your advice is for anyone. Thanks for sharing😊

[@jenniferbaumer1654]

Nonnegotiable self-care: Hiking or running in the desert foothills at dawn. Better than sleep (good thing, because I suck at getting sleep). Thank you for this video! Absolutely what I needed to see today.

[@HeartBreathings]

That sounds really nice. You're so welcome!

[@beccaplans]

I needed to hear this today. I've been having flare ups with my PCOS for a few months now. So, I made a list in my notebook of low energy things I can do today while watching. Thank you for the encouragement and the reminder to rest and focus on self-care. Water is so important for so many reasons too. Much love ❤️

[@HeartBreathings]

Ugh so sorry you're dealing with flare ups!! Sending love!

[@ashleyemma4954]

I'm pregnant and I get soooo tired... so I needed this! I work from home full time and lately sometimes just fall asleep.

[@HeartBreathings]

I'm glad it resonated with you! Congrats on your little one!

[@blackmirrorprisoners]

I love writing so much that it's so hard for me to take a break! Currently taking September off and it's making me stir-crazy.

[@cassandraschmidt5759]

Thank you are sharing. So much resonated with me. I have been in low energy funk because I am so behind. The guilt is overwhelming. I needed this pep talk 💜

[@JessicaNWheeler]

I woke up yesterday and I knew it probably wasn't going to go well because it was the 8th anniversary of when my uncle died from Esophageal Cancer and thats always a hard day for me. I had stuff I wanted to get done but I said "nope thats not getting done today, and thats fine. Mental health over productivity today." I'm a little better today but I'm going to continue to rest until the HB90 Kick-off call after church tomorrow. There is nothing so serious that needs to get done that can't wait until I"m in a better mental state.

[@HeartBreathings]

It sounds like you've got a handle on prioritizing your mental health, which is so important!

[@msmwriter]

Thank you for this. I have two autoimmune diseases so I deal with low energy days a lot. Excited for HB90...I'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the kick-off call. Glad the Lions played Thursday night so there won't be a football game conflict. lol

[@BethCranfordlivewell]

I love this! Somehow I just found you today but glad I did! I work with women who want to improve their emotional health. I love that in this video you're mentioning so much of what I "teach." It's more validation that these practices really do help. Thank you for this video.

[@powerplaypress]

This is timely. I spoke about this in the newsletter I sent out today. I was down all week with the flu and only now getting back on my feet. HB90 for the win!

[@christinaayala5993]

Your energy videos really helped me change the way I plan and I got really deep into it and am not planning around my cycle! It’s been life changing for me to track my energy and it’s pretty predictable when I have high/low days. I’ll check out the workbook, thanks for providing that resource!

[@MyUpsideDownLife-SKR]

Yep. Thanks Sarra. Truth bomb.

[@tracy238]

Having spent most of the last 3 or 4 months not able to do anything except the basics I needed to hear that it was alright.

[@HeartBreathings]

We have all been there and you are not alone! ♥️

[@maureenp2248]

That golden goose analogy is so good!

[@marywockenfuss-thecraftypl6461]

It's fitting and perfect timing that I found this video on a day i was struggling. Im excited for the HB90 kick-off call today. I've used this system for at least the last 3 years. Every time i find what works for me and what doesn't. I think this quarter, i need to add in the energy tracker and figure out what my low- and high-energy tasks are. Or like another comment said, what's the "level 0 version" of the task so i feel i can officially check it off my list? (That comment was SO inspired!)

[@taryn3961]

omg the golden goose story struck home for me! Thanks Sarra

[@HeartBreathings]

I hesitated because it is kind of gross overall but I felt like it so accurately describes what I was trying to say! Glad it resonated!

[@LM-yn7sv]

Can’t wait for HB90! I achieved so much in Q3 thanks to this course! ❤

[@HeartBreathings]

Woohoo, so excited to hear that!!!

[@iralell]

This popped into my timeline today, and it couldn’t be more relevant. 🤕 Thanks!!

[@HeartBreathings]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzisaintjames]

If i'm spending the day in bed and l have to do something, l break it down to the most basic steps. Then when l have a one minute burst of energy, l do one step and then l lay back down and truly rest. To my surprise there's another one minute burst of energy and l push myself to do the next step and my reward is that l get to lay back down! If, after l get a step done, l find l have enough energy to get the next step done, l power through... Before l know it the task is finished! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@HeartBreathings]

That's great!

[@nikkimiascott9950]

I echo what one of the other viewers said when she said this was just what she needed! Thanks for sharing your story to help others. ❤ One little thing I have done is change my to-do list to a ‘if I can list’ and it sounds silly but it did make a difference.

[@jeanelarson]

Oh Lordy, I needed to hear this today. Thank you for sharing.

[@molly_french]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. It's golden!

[@natashag3450]

I always enjoy the realness and relatability of your videos. You bring great perspective and you practice what you preach. Thank you so much.

[@walkingexercise5375]

Thank you for this video!

[@susanbuckminster282]

Thank you!

[@ImmortalMomentsArt]

I call those days - "No peopling Days". I use my timer set for 20 min. I do 1 small thing for 20 min. Rest for 20 min, repeat. And only do the "have tos". Listen to some good music, drink some water, maybe a favorite drink. Hug the dog (or cat, if he's around). Take my homeopathics. But, it's all things that you say in your video. :)

[@elaynegriffith]

My technique for chilling and prospering: no kids 😂 But in all seriousness, I admire those who have kids AND an entrepreneurial life. Cannot fathom 😳

[@HeartBreathings]

Haha, yes, I kind of can remember the days before kids took over my life. So fun!

[@vanilu5817]

Oh you got a foldable pocket phone! Just wondering the use experience. I was a little bit into it but also concerned about daily use

[@jeanshelbybooks4154]

I’ve been meaning to tell you something I’ve learned about PCOS. I’m not sure if you’re into fasting or open to learning about it, but I highly recommend Dr Mindy Pelz. Fasting doesn’t have to be tons of hours or days even in the beginning, but can be something like 13 hours. I’ve seen over and over how it can cure PCOS (which I don’t have but feel like I’ve been seeing it to pass this on to you.) 😊❤

[@josieann4390]

💜💜

[@craftingrubydreams]

I really needed this ahead of the Q4 bootcamp. Thank you 🫂