YOUR PERSONAL ENERGY CRISIS
Elon Musk has been sounding the alarm about a potential electricity shortage in 2025.
And look—I’m all for being prepared for disasters, natural and otherwise.
But today, I want to talk about being a different kind of prepper.
So let me ask you this, Test: How’s YOUR energy?
Because from what I see, we’re running a nationwide blackout on a personal level.
The Tale of the Walking Dead (a.k.a. You)
Meet Emily.
Emily is a powerhouse executive who looks like she has it all together.
From the outside, she’s a high-achiever, spinning all the plates, nailing presentations, hitting deadlines, managing the house and handling all the kid stuff, and keeping up appearances.
But inside? She’s wrecked.
Her body feels like it’s running on fumes, but instead of stopping to refuel, she just doubles down—more caffeine, more willpower, harder workouts, more "push through it."
Her brain? Fried.
She used to have creative, strategic ideas.
Now she just stares at the screen, hoping inspiration will strike before her next meeting.
Her relationships?
Hanging on by a thread.
She’s too drained to be fully present with her partner, her kids, or even herself.
Friends right now? Forget it!
Her nervous system?
In a constant state of high alert, stuck in a loop of stress, overstimulation, and exhaustion.
Sound familiar?
That’s because modern life is one big energy suck.
Work, technology, society, family—they’re all demanding more than we have to give.
Not only do we have MORE on our plates than ever before in human history …
But we’ve forgotten how to properly recharge our own power source.
How to Replenish Your Energy Bank (Like NOW)
When I work with clients, I teach them how their physical, mental, and emotional choices impact their energy, and we go DEEP into these systems and rebuild from the ground up.
But you don’t need a whole life overhaul to get started.
Here are three simple (but powerful) things you can do right now to start plugging your energy leaks:
1. BREATHE LIKE YOU MEAN IT
Right now, you’re probably breathing like someone who just got lightly tased.
Shallow, tight, barely enough to keep the lights on.
Why it matters: Diaphragmatic breathing, or "belly breathing," engages the diaphragm fully, which can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve relaxation [1].
Fix it: Belly breathe like a pro. Emergency room doctors teach trauma patients this exact practice to regulate their nervous systems [2]. Try this:
Inhale through your nose for four counts, feeling your belly expand.
Hold for four counts.
Exhale sloooowly through your nose for eight counts.
Repeat for 2-3 minutes.
Do this before bed, before a stressful meeting, or whenever you feel like you might wanna throat-punch the next person who asks for "just one more thing."
2. SHUT YOUR MOUTH
Literally. Your mouth wasn’t designed for breathing 24/7.
Chronic mouth breathing = energy depletion.
Why? It messes with oxygen absorption, disrupts your sleep, and leaves you feeling groggy no matter how much coffee you slam [3].
And, in case you hadn't noticed, it's rather unattractive!
Why it matters: Nasal breathing increases circulating blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, slows the breathing rate, and improves overall lung volumes [4].
Fix it: Try mouth taping at night.
It’s exactly what it sounds like—tape your mouth shut (with safe, breathable tape, obviously—don’t go full hostage with duct tape!)
This forces your body to breathe through your nose, improving oxygen flow, deepening sleep, and making you feel way more refreshed in the morning.
Weird? Yes. Effective? OMG, you have NO IDEA ‘til you’ve tried it!
So of course I’ve tried ALL different kinds of tape … from DIY silicone and fabric tape from my first-aid kit to Hostage Tape, to multiple Hostage Tape knockoffs, to Skinny Confidential.
My current favorite is Oi Tape. Why? Most of the others would not disclose what their adhesive was made of, and I’m not into putting a bunch of chemicals on my skin, especially on my lips, all night long!
Oi Tape is made from bamboo silk, and uses BPA-free, toxin-free adhesive.
Note, it’s not quite as sticky as most of the other brands, but I like that it doesn’t rip the top layer of skin off my lips in the morning like some others (who shall not be named.)
Just don’t slather your skin with oil and put half a stick of lip balm on before bed (like I usually do) and you should be fine!
3. PLAY DEAD
You know how at the end of yoga class, they give you five whole minutes of savasana, a.k.a. corpse pose?
And just as you finally start to really relax, the instructor’s like, "Okay, namaste, see ya later"?
Yeah. That’s the problem.
Why it matters: Savasana activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress hormones, lowering blood pressure, and promoting deep relaxation [5].
This state enhances digestion, muscle recovery, and sleep quality while also improving mood, reducing anxiety, and fostering emotional resilience.
By allowing the body and mind to fully reset, Savasana supports overall well-being, mental clarity, and long-term health.
Fix it: Give yourself a real, extended rest session.
Lie on a flat surface with your back with your legs straight and arms relaxed at your sides, literally like you’re dead.
Let your feet fall to a natural position and rest your palms facing up.
Set a timer for 20 minutes (I like this one).
Close your eyes.
Breathe naturally.
Allow your body to feel heavy on the ground.
Focus on your breathing.
Then begin softening every part of your body—starting with your face, jaw, shoulders, and belly.
Release any thoughts and let yourself completely melt into the floor.
If you fall asleep the first few times, that’s OK! You clearly needed it!
As you practice, you will find yourself in a deep state of consciousness where your mind and body are BOTH relaxed but awake. It’s dreamy and delicious and feels SO GOOD!
And your nervous system will thank you by shifting out of fight-or-flight mode and into repair mode.
Bonus Energy Hacks
Because I know some of you overachievers want extra credit.
Wean Yourself Off Coffee (At Least the Garbage Kind)
Look, I love coffee as much as the next over-stimulated entrepreneur, but most coffee is wrecking your energy. Why?
Mold toxins – Yep, most coffee has mold, which causes brain fog and fatigue. Measurable levels of mycotoxins in coffee beans and brewed coffee can cause health problems such as neurologic impairment, liver damage, kidney damage, or even heart failure [6].
The wrong beans – Arabica, robusta, liberica, excelsa … they all hit differently. Test different varieties for yourself and make up your own mind, but remember most commercial coffee will make you feel cracked out and then cause you to crash, instead of sustainably energized.
Over-reliance – If you need coffee to function, your energy system is broken.
Fix it: Switch to mold-tested coffee or, at the very least, cut back and see what happens. (Spoiler: You won’t actually die.)
Stop Punishing Yourself at the Gym
You think your hardcore workouts are giving you energy, but if you’re already drained, they’re doing the opposite.
Why it matters: Overtraining can result in imbalances in hormones such as cortisol, testosterone, and growth hormone, adversely affecting metabolism and muscle growth [7].
Fix it: Ditch the high-intensity overkill. Shift to low-intensity strength training, walking, restorative yoga, or slow swimming in a heated pool instead of going beast mode every damn day. Train smarter, not harder.
Nervous System Resets (That Aren’t Ice Baths)
I get it—some people love dunking themselves in freezing water. I am not one of those people. And it’s not that I don’t find it refreshing … I DO, BUT for individuals with unhealed trauma or compromised nervous systems, intense cold exposure can exacerbate stress responses [8]. Let’s not make it worse!
Fix it: Try gentler nervous system resets like:
Grounding (barefoot on grass, sand, or soil for 10 minutes) ... or directly via this guided practice.
Sunlight first thing in the morning (resets your circadian rhythm)
Shaking it out, literally (gentle energy release exercises will help discharge stress buildup, but again, don’t OVERDO it!) If you want some guidance in this, the Emotional Resilience Toolkit will teach you how to gently clear stuck energy from your system and it’s the foundational skill I teach all my 1:1 clients.
Ready to Get Your Energy Back?
If you’re tired of running on fumes, it’s time to stop treating exhaustion like a badge of honor.
Grab my free GET Grounded download to start immediately regulating your energy. Or take it further with The Hustle Trap book—your personal guide to escaping the energy drain for good.
Your energy is your most valuable resource. Protect it like your life depends on it—because it actually does.
Make LOVE ❤️ not HUSTLE.
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Frisvad, J. C., Smedsgaard, J., Larsen, T. O., Samson, R. A., & Thrane, U. (2004). Mycotoxins, drugs and other extrolites produced by species in Penicillium subgenus Penicillium. Studies in Mycology.
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