Set an intention to get moving. ”
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“When I feel low energy, it feels difficult to motivate and do anything. And yet low energy consumption activities (e.g. scrolling on my phone or watching TV) tend to drain even more energy as they aren’t recharging and they aren’t satisfying. ”
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“When I instead push through the low energy to get moving, I find myself gaining energy from being more active. Moving could include physically moving (walking or exercise), or starting on the task that is scaring me. And more generally, taking even one small step into the unknown often reveals other steps to take and you develop momentum as a result.”
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“This counterintuitive maxim to use low energy as a signal to get more active can backfire of course. Sometimes I really am exhausted and need to rest and recharge instead of pushing forward. But today I was yawning during my post-lunch lull, and instead of succumbing to the temptation of a nap, i chose to do some strength-building exercises instead; those woke me up, and I was more productive the rest of the day as a result.”
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“What tips do you have on how to get moving when you’re feeling low energy? Or how to recognize when you need to rest and recharge?”
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