Where we invest our focus dictates our returns. Our energy is an finite, non refundable resource and treating it with the same rigor as a financial budget is the ultimate life hack of well-being and productivity.
When we begin treating our daily capacity as a nonrefundable asset we begin to:
Pay attention: every time we give something focus, we are buying an experience. We need to spend it on things that will pay us back.
Protect our balance: Just like a bank account we have to guard it against unwarranted drains. Not everyone or every situation is worthy of our time.
Budget intentionally: We need to allocate our physical, mental, and emotional stamina toward what fosters growth, clarity, and purpose.
If we want to maximize our energy currency, we have to pay attention to what drains our energy. And direct our energy towards projects and goals we want to invest in.
From Pity to Praise 