Step 16
Paying Attention to What Affects Your Energy
Some situations naturally increase your energy, focus, or motivation. Others drain it almost immediately.
Freshman year is a good time to start noticing those differences instead of ignoring them or judging yourself for them.
Core Idea
Your energy patterns reveal a lot about what environments fit you.
Your One Action
Start your Energy Map.
Make two quick lists:
Gives Me Energy
Examples:
certain people
movement
humor
calm environments
competition
creative work
independence
being useful
Drains My Energy
Examples:
loud environments
constant pressure
unclear expectations
large groups
too much structure
social tension
boredom
Then add: “One thing these situations seem to have in common is ______.”
Energy Map Expanded
Optional Prompt Answer
Deeper Reflection
What environment affects your energy most strongly? Why do you think your brain or body reacts that way there?
Life Question
N/A for this week.
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