There are so many stressors out there in the world right now. With the news, negative people, and just overall bad vibes, stepping out of your house and into your daily routine can mess with your energy. Have you ever had an incredible morning full of lots of joy and light? Then you go out for the afternoon and meet with that friend who’s always negative. Before you know it, your day has become miserable. You’re unhappy and feel drained. That’s because you weren’t fully prepared to hang out with that negative friend or deal with negativity in general. You need to try out ways to protect your energy before you head out into the world. Read on to learn my tips on safeguarding your energy!
How to Protect Your Energy
- Set Boundaries- Maybe it’s time to cut off that negative friend for a little while. I know it won’t be easy, but you have to become more aware of those stressors that mess with your happiness. It could be a family member or a close friend, either way; it’s time to cut them out until you can set intentions every time you see them.
- Set Intentions- Once you’ve set those boundaries and focused on yourself for a little while, set intentions for yourself every time you know you’re about to encounter a negative situation and can’t get around it. Remind yourself that your energy is your own. You “keep” your energy, so to speak. When you’re about to encounter a draining situation, set this intention. Hopefully, it’ll help!
- Use the Mind- This is one of my favorite tricks. If I’m about to be in a situation that I know will mess with my energy, I imagine my energy as a ball of light. In my mind, I take my energy and put it in a locked box. I only have the key. This is probably the most useful technique I have! Be sure to use it often.
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