Simple Practices for Protecting Your Energy and Cultivating Inner Peace

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Energy is everything

I have great energy.

I am naturally an optimistic person.

I have a welcoming personality.

I am fun to be around.

I am an extrovert. 

People enjoy being around me, and I've learned to be mindful about the type of energy that I attract.

Everyone cannot be close to me. And that's ok.

I must protect my energy at all costs.

Find Your Peace

Have you ever had a feeling that someone felt off, but you couldn't exactly figure out why? I know I have!

So, let me tell you about this guy I was dating. At first, everything seemed fine, but after about a month or so, he didn’t feel good to my nervous system.

He complained a lot, had a negative attitude, didn't take accountability, and his perspective on life revealed a lot about his character.

He used to compliment me, saying how being around me was so peaceful and how he enjoyed being in my presence. However, I didn't feel the same way. Instead, there were a few times when I got physically sick after spending time with him.

One time, I got an ear infection, which was surprising because I rarely get sick. By the way, an ear infection sucks!

Another time, I had an achy throat, which wasn't a sore throat. It turned out my lymph nodes were swollen, which caused the ear infection. Crazy, right?

I realized that my body was trying to tell me something - "I don't like him."

Eventually, I concluded that he was not a good energy match for me, and I ended things. Since then, I have been perfectly healthy!

Let me tell you, energy is everything, and our bodies will let us know when someone isn't good for us. It's important to pay attention to the signs because they're always present.

How to Protect Your Energy

• Trust your intuition. When someone doesn’t feel good, I want you to trust yourself the first time and move accordingly

• Set boundaries as often as you need to because you are your priority

• Spend time in your happy place. Think about what brings you joy? Baking, cooking, decorating your home, meditation, watching a game with your boys. Whatever that is, spend more time there

• Pay attention to your nervous system and be aware of your triggers

• Have a support system. I have a therapist and amazing friends who help me stay grounded

I would love for you to listen to my episode where I share in great detail how I am protecting my energy. Listen here.

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Things Worth Sharing…

• The StoryGraph App is a great way to track your reading. I just started using it and so far so good. Download it here

• I am currently reading the second book Christina C. Jones Series titled “I Think I Might Need You.”

• Nnavy is one of my favorite artist, right now

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In this week's episode, I share how I am protecting my energy and curating peace in my life. Take a listen, and I would love to know if you’re in therapy and what you’ve learned during your process.

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Q: How do you protect your energy? What’s your happy place?

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With love and light,

Siobhan