I have been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. As everybody knows, it can be a high-stress environment that can take its toll on the body and the mind. Looking back on my career and my present health, I must say that I have fared very well. With no major illnesses or having to take any medications, I started to reflect on why some of my business colleagues are not doing so well.
Handling stress has definitely something to do with the mindset and how you handle stressful situations. I believe that the major contribution to my wellbeing has been my mindset of my body’s energy.
I believe that we wake up every morning with a certain amount of energy. Case in point why you need a good night's sleep to ‘recharge your batteries’, but that another topic I will write about. Then throughout the day, we use up this energy to complete our necessary tasks with physical labor, emotional energy, and energy that is used by the mind. Don’t underestimate the energy that the mind needs, especially if must make decisions after decisions.
Not only you are using this energy, but other people can suck this energy right from you. OK, not in the literal way of someone coming up to you and taking it from you but you what I mean – Some people or situations can just drain you. That is where my mindset comes in.
It’s My Energy and You Can’t Have It.
Getting upset at a person or at a situation will only waste your energy. Things you can’t change, or influence are best left alone. Why give such items your energy when it will do no good? Keep your energy as it is a precious commodity throughout the day.
Please do not confuse the energy I am talking about with physical energy. I am talking about mental energy. The energy it takes to focus and make good decisions.
Physical energy can be topped off or boosted with a little coffee or team in the afternoon. But that is another topic that numerous books are written about and how the food we eat directly influences our body's physical energy.
So chose your battles wisely and don’t let Energy Suckers rob you of your Energy!
If you want to know more about what helped me or need help with you or your organization, reach out. I am glad to give you my experience and help you conserve your energy.
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