You Don’t Need More Time — You Need Energy
Some days, you don’t need more time — you need more energy. Learn how to restore your mental energy through simple, restorative actions that bring clarity and balance.
There are days when I can do absolutely nothing.
Not because I don’t have time — but because I lack the energy.
Even the smallest tasks, like replying to an email, feel heavy. Every action demands more than I have to give.
It’s not burnout, exactly. It’s more like my mind hasn’t recovered. My body might be fine, but my head isn’t there.
In my younger years, I would force myself to push through it.
I thought that was discipline — being tough, staying on track no matter what.
But it’s not discipline. It’s denial.
Because in life, there are things that drain our energy and things that restore it. The real discipline is in knowing which is which.
Everyone needs energy to function, especially if you’re trying to perform at a high level. You can have all the time in the world, but if you don’t have the energy, nothing moves.
So what should you do when you have no energy?
Simple: do things that help you restore it.
For me, that’s writing. It’s my way of thinking clearly — a way to rebuild mental order when everything feels scattered.
When I write, my thoughts realign. And slowly, energy comes back.
For someone else, that might be cooking.
Or making tea.
Or spending time with people who refill your tank instead of draining it.
Time isn’t an absolute thing.
It only matters when it’s paired with leverage and energy.
That’s when you see progress.
Until then, it’s okay to pause — and let yourself come back to life.