Why You Have No Energy One Day…Then Do Everything the Next {Ep 166}

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Tuesday Talks explores why energy levels fluctuate, sometimes leaving us high-performing and other times completely drained. The main message is that the human body is not a robot but works in natural energy cycles or waves. Quiet or low-energy days are often productive in unseen ways like emotional processing or rest, which are essential for growth. High-output days feel rewarding but shouldn’t be the daily goal, as constant high energy without rest leads to burnout. Embracing your natural rhythm and creating systems for low-energy days helps reduce self-judgment. Ultimately, working in alignment with your body’s energy patterns enables sustainable productivity and personal well-being. Highlights Energy naturally fluctuates; some days are more productive than others. The body is not a robot; expecting consistent energy daily leads to disappointment. Quiet days often involve important unseen work like emotional processing and rest. High-output days are valuable but should not be the constant goal. Rest is critical to prevent burnout both for you and your business. Setting up systems for low-energy days eases pressure and maintains progress. Productivity should be personalized to fit your own rhythm, not dictated by others. Key Insights Energy Cycles Are Natural: The body’s energy works in waves, meaning fluctuations are normal and should be expected rather than resisted. Recognizing this helps reduce feelings of failure on low-energy days. Quiet Days Have Value: Even when not visibly productive, the body and mind are actively processing, resting, and regenerating. This behind-the-scenes work is essential for sustained success. Avoid Burnout by Prioritizing Rest: Continuous high productivity without breaks leads to burnout, a lesson learned the hard way by the speaker. Incorporating rest days prevents exhaustion and long-term setbacks. Personalize Your Work Rhythm: Productivity should align with individual energy patterns, not rigid external expectations or social media pressures. This approach improves satisfaction and performance. Systems Support Low-Energy Days: Having pre-planned easy tasks, like pre-written emails, helps maintain momentum during slower periods without overwhelming yourself. Allow Ideas to Incubate: Immediate action on every idea isn’t necessary; some ideas need a rest period to mature and reveal their true value. Self-Compassion is Key: Accepting days of low energy without judgment fosters a healthier relationship with work and avoids negative self-talk. Please heading on over to my FREE FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thealignedpath and use the hashtag #162 and share as this can help support others in the group. NEXT STEPS ➡️ Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me! 🩷Loving this show? 🩷 Hit subscribe/follow so you don't miss out on more amazing episodes Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform so that more women like you can enjoy Support the showHello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with DarleenMy name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.NEXT STEPS ➡️Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!🩷Loving this show? 🩷 Hit subscribe/follow so you don't miss out on more amazing episodes  🩷 Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform so that more women like you can enjoy🩷 Did you know that can subscribe to this podcast for bonus episodes where I talk raw and real about my business journey and with completing Visual Art courses. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568417/supporters/new 🩷I would love to know what your insights/aha's you had from this episode. Please head on over to my FREE...