Dr. Jakir Hossain Laskar, PhD
Fulfilling daily obligations and tackling unanticipated difficulties can take a toll on your overall wellbeing. In most cases, experience weakens even the strongest people sooner or later, this leads to them being spent emotionally. It is crucial to recharge your positive emotional batteries. This lets one remain motivated, let’s them be resilient, and remain a generally happier person. It also allows one in making clearer, calmer decisions, getting bonds that are more deep, as well as giving him the chance to live again.
Let’s come up with techniques and ideas on how to effectively get one’s emotional energy back.
Why Is Improving Your Emotional Energy Level Essential
Let’s visualize the basic idea of emotions as that of a battery. One gets happy when their physical, creative and mental sides are all functioning well signal all at once. But when faced with challenges the battery gets drained, this causes emotional burnouts or stress and irritability. When you and your emotional battery collide at a low level, it is difficult to make sense of different ranges and waves of life.
Techniques to improve Your Emotional Energy Level
- Don’t Forget To Sleep And Go For Self Reflection
Whatever the circumstances, sleep and its schedule cannot be overlooked. Anger and stressful experiences are a portion of self reflection that does not pertain to facing difficulties from outside forces. And getting sufficient sleep is a great first step in going on doing further deeper self analysis.
Plan for:
Education systems that promote personal reflection are foundational. In 15 to 20 min slots every day at least youngsters are allotted some me time. It also enables them to shield themselves against emotional crises. When the times of me come about, engage oneself in relaxation practices such as reading a treasured piece of work or partaking in hot baths and the likes.
Example:
Nikki, who worked as a social worker and was a single parent, was informally forced to take an evening out for herself which was highly needed. She got replenished which, in a way, made her mood more favorable for her kids as well. Taking this time out eventually resulted in her feeling better about herself.
- Connect with Nature
The natural world can never fail to expand one’s consciousness and rejuvenate one’s spirit. An outdoor activity changes the levels of stress hormone, increases positive emotions.
Strategy:
Go for brief strolls in a park, go for a hike, or simply relax in your own backyard.
Focus on your surroundings and try to feel, understand and perceive what you see, hear, and smell.
Example:
A few months ago, John case, a software engineer left the office to breathe the outside air by walking near his house in a nearby forest. In the beginning it was hard for him but deep inhale of fresh air and trees around him made him feel better, his stress went away which allowed him to work without any blockage.
- Surround Yourself with Positivity
How one feels internally is grossly dependent on the environment around them. Having people around oneself who are positive and constructive and reducing contact with negative forces will help recharge the emotions in oneself.
Strategy:
Be around people like family and friends who motivate you and help you grow.
Whenever the opportunity arises, try to avoid contact with negative people or circumstances.
Example:
Aia discovered that incessantly scrolling through social media made her feel inferior to other people and in turn exhausted her, such that she sought the attention of her best friend, whom she described as one who makes her feel empowered and loved This tendency when over indulged in social media made her quite miserable.
- Engage in Activities That Spark Joy
Doing activities that one loves, enjoying the power of life replenishes the power within the heart. These can be new such as hobbies, creation or even simply resting.
Strategy:
Pick up those activities that you have left somewhere or take up for the first time such as drawing, taking care of plants, or zumba.
Set aside atleast one day in a week where you do something purely for fun without feeling any pressure.
Example:
When Carlos was feeling overwhelmed from work, he went back to a long forgotten hobby of photography. On the weekends, he would enjoy his new passion, capturing cityscapes, sunsets and even city skylines.
- Practice Gratitude
In all the busyness, one tends to forget to be grateful. Focusing on the gratitude minus the negatives enables one to attract the right people. It enables one to easily switch into a positive mode.
Strategy
Maintain a journal where you note down at least three things that you appreciated in a day earlier. This forces you to focus on appreciation rather than what could have been done elsewhere.
Appreciate people who meant the world to you, and still do.
Example:
Sophie, an educator, started to finish her day by recalling episodes that delighted her such as a student’s thank-you card or a colleague’s helpful act. With time, this practice helped to improve her emotional stamina.
- Foster Emotional Resilience Using Mindhabits
Mindhabits can help you in getting connected and being emotionally centered. With this, you could cut all the tension associated with the past or the future and concentrate on the present.
Strategy:
Use deep-breathing exercises any time you start to feel too much stress.
Use Headspace or Calm to establish a mindfulness practice.
Example:
Raj, a businessman, added a quick 10-minute mindful session to his early morning rituals. This prepared him to interact peacefully throughout his hectic day, thus easing his emotional exhaustion.
- Assist the Needy
Complimenting others provides a sense of direction and even satisfaction, both strong emotions. It can be an eye opener to help others as it snaps you to reality.
Strategy:
Do charity work or help your community by aiding a neighbor.
Sympathise with a friend in need.
Example:
Lisa subjected herself to caring on animals as she started to work in the animal shelter after her marriage ended. Being involved in caring for the animals energized her which in turn enhanced her spirits and emotions.
- Recharge Through Physical Activity
Endorphins are naturally produced chemicals in the body and are released when exercising. Additionally, physical activities help in managing stress and improving one’s mood overall.
Strategy:
You can do any physical activity you find find in your comfort zone—be it yoga, cycling, or swimming.
Integrate working out as part of the weekly routine that cannot be missed out on.
Example:
James, a graphic designer, would go for evening runs after coming back home from work to relax himself. This worked perfectly on his body as with time, doing this became a habit and with it, his emotional energy got recharged too.
- Set Healthy Boundaries
Emotional exhaustion can result from overcommitment or failing to set boundaries with people, so it’s important to say no more often to protect your energy.
Strategy:
Review the current tasks you are committed to and remove time-consuming ones.
Set those around you expectations so they do not overstep the boundaries set.
Example:
A marketing manager Mia would undertake unnecessary workload in terms of projects. Delegating tasks to other employees and setting boundaries made her feel much more energetic overall—she managed her own schedule this way.
- Seek Professional Support
There are times when taking care of oneself does not solve the issue, and in such case taking help from a professional therapist or counselor can assist in dealing with emotional problems, and in that order provide self-care points.
Strategy:
Contact a therapist that would suit you the best.
Find out stress-alleviating practices— including, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Example:
Therapy helped Alex to gather his emotional strength back after months of feeling emotionally drained while working on coping mechanisms.
Practical Example: A Weekend Recharge Plan
In order to help you get started, here is an example plan for the weekend that focuses on recharging activities.
Morning: Start with a gratitude exercise and don’t forget a healthy breakfast.
Midday: Connect with nature by going for walks or hikes or going to the park.
Afternoon: Partake in an activity that showcases your creativity like painting or preparing a meal.
Evening: Remember to practice mindfulness or meditation for a more peaceful mind before sleeping.
Final Thoughts
Recharging your positive emotional battery isn’t just reserving your energy from forms of exhaustion, it is about reserving time to take positive care of your emotions. By applying these techniques, you would be able to have a healthier life balance, foster better relationships, while also being able to approach challenges with a more positive attitude.
In case you needed to hear it, taking small, consistent steps to care for your emotional brain will reward you in the future!
