Why Am I Exhausted All The Time?
What are your energy drains? To assist you, a list follows that is excerpted from Cheryl Richardson’s book, Take Time for Your Life (Broadway, 1999). Go through this list; it will help you identify specific energy drains, as well as, areas of your life that are especially depleting. Addressing these areas will start you on your way to living a happier, more fulfilling life.
Relationships
___ There are people in my life who continuously drain my energy.
___ I have unreturned phone calls, emails, or letters that need to be handled.
___ I have an unresolved conflict with a family member.
___ I feel a void in my life created by the lack of a romantic partner.
___ There is someone I need to forgive.
___ There is a relationship I need to end.
___ There is a phone call I dread making, and it causes me stress and anxiety.
___ I’m currently involved in a relationship that compromises my values.
___ I miss being a part of a loving and supportive community.
___ Avoiding conflict
___ Too many “should’s”
Environment
___ My car is in need of cleaning and/or repair.
___ My wardrobe needs updating and /or alterations.
___ I’d like to live in a different geographic location.
___ I have appliances that need repair or upgrading.
___ My home is not decorated in a way that nurtures me.
___ My closets and/or basement are cluttered and need to be cleaned.
___ Repairs need to be done around my home or apartment.
___ My home is cluttered and disorganized. (Piles)
___ I miss having more beauty reflected in my environment.
___ I watch too much television.
___ Complaining about energy drains.
___ Self talk Gremlin
Mind, Body and Spirit
___ I eat food that’s not good for me.
___ Something about my physical appearance bothers me.
___ It’s been too long since I’ve been to the dentist.
___ I do not get the sleep I need to feel fully rested.
___ I’d like to exercise regularly but never seem to find the time.
___ I have a health concern for which I’ve avoided getting help.
___ I have emotional needs that consistently go unmet.
___ There are books that I’d love to read but never seem to find the time for.
(stacks next to bed)
___ I lack personal interests that are intellectually stimulating.
___ I do not meditate or have quiet time.
Work
___ I no longer enjoy my job and have a hard time showing up each day.
___ My work is stressful and leaves me exhausted at the end of the day.
___ My office is disorganized; my desk is a mess; and I have trouble finding what I need
___ I’m avoiding a confrontation or conflict at work.
___ I tolerate bad behavior from a boss or coworker.
___ I am not computer literate and it gets in the way of my productivity.
___ I lack the proper office equipment that I need to do my job well.
___ My work does not allow me to express my creativity.
___ I know I need to delegate specific tasks but am unable to let go of control.
___ I feel overwhelmed with the amount of information that enters my life in the form of mail, books, magazines, and e-mails.
___ I keep “to do” lists running in my head.
Money
___ I have tax returns that are not filed or taxes that are not paid.
___ I pay my bills late.
___ I spend more than I earn.
___ I don’t have a plan for my financial future.
___ My credit rating is not what I’d like it to be.
___ I do not have a regular savings plan.
___ I do not have an adequate amount of savings.
___ I do not have adequate insurance coverage.
___ I have too many debts.
___ I do not have assets.
___ I do not make enough money.
___ I do not have a job.
___ I am dependent on someone else for my money.
What are your energy drains? To assist you, a list follows that is excerpted from Cheryl Richardson’s book, Take Time for Your Life (Broadway, 1999). Go through this list; it will help you identify specific energy drains, as well as, areas of your life that are especially depleting. Addressing these areas will start you on your way to living a happier, more fulfilling life.
Relationships
___ There are people in my life who continuously drain my energy.
___ I have unreturned phone calls, emails, or letters that need to be handled.
___ I have an unresolved conflict with a family member.
___ I feel a void in my life created by the lack of a romantic partner.
___ There is someone I need to forgive.
___ There is a relationship I need to end.
___ There is a phone call I dread making, and it causes me stress and anxiety.
___ I’m currently involved in a relationship that compromises my values.
___ I miss being a part of a loving and supportive community.
___ Avoiding conflict
___ Too many “should’s”
Environment
___ My car is in need of cleaning and/or repair.
___ My wardrobe needs updating and /or alterations.
___ I’d like to live in a different geographic location.
___ I have appliances that need repair or upgrading.
___ My home is not decorated in a way that nurtures me.
___ My closets and/or basement are cluttered and need to be cleaned.
___ Repairs need to be done around my home or apartment.
___ My home is cluttered and disorganized. (Piles)
___ I miss having more beauty reflected in my environment.
___ I watch too much television.
___ Complaining about energy drains.
___ Self talk Gremlin
Mind, Body and Spirit
___ I eat food that’s not good for me.
___ Something about my physical appearance bothers me.
___ It’s been too long since I’ve been to the dentist.
___ I do not get the sleep I need to feel fully rested.
___ I’d like to exercise regularly but never seem to find the time.
___ I have a health concern for which I’ve avoided getting help.
___ I have emotional needs that consistently go unmet.
___ There are books that I’d love to read but never seem to find the time for.
(stacks next to bed)
___ I lack personal interests that are intellectually stimulating.
___ I do not meditate or have quiet time.
Work
___ I no longer enjoy my job and have a hard time showing up each day.
___ My work is stressful and leaves me exhausted at the end of the day.
___ My office is disorganized; my desk is a mess; and I have trouble finding what I need
___ I’m avoiding a confrontation or conflict at work.
___ I tolerate bad behavior from a boss or coworker.
___ I am not computer literate and it gets in the way of my productivity.
___ I lack the proper office equipment that I need to do my job well.
___ My work does not allow me to express my creativity.
___ I know I need to delegate specific tasks but am unable to let go of control.
___ I feel overwhelmed with the amount of information that enters my life in the form of mail, books, magazines, and e-mails.
___ I keep “to do” lists running in my head.
Money
___ I have tax returns that are not filed or taxes that are not paid.
___ I pay my bills late.
___ I spend more than I earn.
___ I don’t have a plan for my financial future.
___ My credit rating is not what I’d like it to be.
___ I do not have a regular savings plan.
___ I do not have an adequate amount of savings.
___ I do not have adequate insurance coverage.
___ I have too many debts.
___ I do not have assets.
___ I do not make enough money.
___ I do not have a job.
___ I am dependent on someone else for my money.