Why You Have No Energy One Day…Then Do Everything the Next {Ep 166}

Tuesday Talks with Darleen

This episode of Tuesday Talks explores why energy levels fluctuate, sometimes leaving us high-performing and other times completely drained. The main message is that the human body is not a robot but works in natural energy cycles or waves. Quiet or low-energy days are often productive in unseen ways like emotional processing or rest, which are essential for growth. High-output days feel rewarding but shouldn’t be the daily goal, as constant high energy without rest leads to burnout. Embracing your natural rhythm and creating systems for low-energy days helps reduce self-judgment. Ultimately, working in alignment with your body’s energy patterns enables sustainable productivity and personal well-being. Highlights Energy naturally fluctuates; some days are more productive than others. The body is not a robot; expecting consistent energy daily leads to disappointment. Quiet days often involve important unseen work like emotional processing and rest. High-output days are valuable but should not be the constant goal. Rest is critical to prevent burnout both for you and your business. Setting up systems for low-energy days eases pressure and maintains progress. Productivity should be personalized to fit your own rhythm, not dictated by others. Key Insights Energy Cycles Are Natural: The body’s energy works in waves, meaning fluctuations are normal and should be expected rather than resisted. Recognizing this helps reduce feelings of failure on low-energy days. Quiet Days Have Value: Even when not visibly productive, the body and mind are actively processing, resting, and regenerating. This behind-the-scenes work is essential for sustained success. Avoid Burnout by Prioritizing Rest: Continuous high productivity without breaks leads to burnout, a lesson learned the hard way by the speaker. Incorporating rest days prevents exhaustion and long-term setbacks. Personalize Your Work Rhythm: Productivity should align with individual energy patterns, not rigid external expectations or social media pressures. This approach improves satisfaction and performance. Systems Support Low-Energy Days: Having pre-planned easy tasks, like pre-written emails, helps maintain momentum during slower periods without overwhelming yourself. Allow Ideas to Incubate: Immediate action on every idea isn’t necessary; some ideas need a rest period to mature and reveal their true value. Self-Compassion is Key: Accepting days of low energy without judgment fosters a healthier relationship with work and avoids negative self-talk. Please heading on over to my FREE FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thealignedpath and use the hashtag #162 and share as this can help support others in the group. NEXT STEPS ➡️ Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me! 🩷Loving this show? 🩷 Hit subscribe/follow so you don't miss out on more amazing episodes Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform so that more women like you can enjoy