Energy Takers vs. Energy Givers: What Are You Feeding Your Mind & Body?

Madie Madness
16. Okt.
3 Min. Lesezeit

In unserer schnelllebigen Welt übersehen wir oft eine wesentliche Frage: Gibt mir das Energie – oder raubt es mir Energie?

Jeder Gedanke, jede Gewohnheit, jede Umgebung, in die wir uns begeben, gibt uns entweder Energie … oder raubt uns Energie. Zu lernen, zwischen Energienehmern und Energiespendern zu unterscheiden, ist ein wichtiger erster Schritt zu einem bewussteren, energiegeladeneren und erfüllteren Leben.

Lass uns genauer betrachten, was das bedeutet.

Energy Takers: Die stillen Abflüsse

Manchmal sind es nicht die großen Dinge, die uns zermürben, sondern die kleinen, alltäglichen Gewohnheiten, die uns im Stillen auslaugen.

Hier sind einige häufige Übeltäter:

🔋 Focusing on the Past Constantly replaying what went wrong or what could have been traps us in a loop of regret and guilt. We can’t rewrite the past, but we can learn from it – and then let go.

🔋 Social Media Overload Endless scrolling often leaves us feeling disconnected, comparing ourselves to highlight reels, and overstimulated. A "quick check" can turn into 30 minutes of passive consumption that leaves us more drained than before.

🔋 Inconsistent Sleep Lack of quality rest affects focus, mood, and even digestion. It’s not about being perfect, but about honoring your body’s need to recharge regularly.

🔋 Clutter and Mess A messy environment often reflects a cluttered mind. Ever notice how hard it is to focus or relax when everything around you feels chaotic?

🔋 Negativity & Resentment Holding onto resentment or always expecting the worst poisons our internal energy. It keeps us stuck in a cycle that robs us of joy and momentum.

Energy Givers: Dein natürlicher Kraftstoff

Auf der anderen Seite sind Energiespender die Gewohnheiten, Entscheidungen und Umgebungen, die dich regenerieren und aufbauen:

⚡ NatureJust 10 minutes outside can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve mood. Take a barefoot walk in the grass, sit under a tree, or simply observe the sky. Nature heals.

⚡ MovementYou don’t need a hardcore workout to feel alive – dancing to your favorite song in the kitchen, a short walk, or gentle stretching all get your blood flowing and lift your spirit.

⚡ GratitudeStarting or ending your day by listing three things you’re grateful for shifts your focus from lack to abundance. Gratitude is a frequency – tune in.

⚡ Hydration & Whole FoodsWater is energy. So is nourishing food. When you feed your body well, it responds with clarity, vitality, and resilience.

⚡ DeclutteringEven one clean drawer or a cleared-off table can create a surprising sense of peace and control. Your space reflects your mental state.

⚡ Consistent SleepA calming nighttime routine, screen-free moments before bed, or a simple cup of herbal tea can signal your nervous system: it’s time to rest and reset.