Feeling scattered and overworked? For me, I’ve found the answer lies in how I’m spending my most valuable resources: my time, energy, and attention. In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to get pulled in a hundred different directions. But when I’m not disciplined, selective, and deliberate with my focus, I’m essentially giving away control over my life force and energy.
I remind myself of this simple truth: whatever I give my attention to rules my life energy and time. And time is a resource I can never get back. By consciously choosing where to direct my focus, I can stop a costly leak of my most valuable assets.
3 Shifts I Made In My Own Practice for Mastering Energy Flow
- I identify My Energy Leaks. I think about my daily routine and ask where I’m spending time without a clear purpose. This could be agreeing to or doing things that aren’t a “hell yes” for me, unscheduled social media activity, or mindless escapism. I write down a few of these culprits and calculate what they are costing me in business time, money, and overall life results. Identifying energetic leaks is the first step to resolving them.
- I am deliberate, not reactive. Instead of reacting to whatever is vying for my attention, I take a moment to be intentional. When facing a high-stakes or pressing issue, I practice a technique from my scuba diving training: STOP-BREATHE-THINK.
- First, I STOP what I’m doing
- Next, I BREATHE—inhaling for 4 counts, holding for 4, exhaling for 4, and staying empty for 4. This simple practice settles my nervous system and improves my mental clarity, finally
- I THINK and start the critical thinking process before I respond. Before I open an email, check a notification, or agree to a new task, I ask myself: “Does this align with my most important goals right now?” By choosing to focus on what truly matters, I ensure my energy is spent on activities that move me forward.
- I Invest My Time Like It’s My Currency. I’ve come to see my time as a non-renewable resource, just like my money. Just as I wouldn’t carelessly spend my finances on things I don’t need, I don’t carelessly spend my time on things that don’t serve my purpose. I think of my time and attention as valuable currency and invest it wisely in the people, projects, and activities that will yield the greatest returns for my life and well-being.
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Bianca is an accomplished creative professional and the director and founder of STEBIAN.com, specializing in video presentation coaching, video production, and on-camera direction for business owners and thought-leaders worldwide. With extensive experience across television, film, voiceover, modeling, and corporate media. Bianca has booked lead and support roles in TV commercials, short films, television soaps, music videos, and corporate productions, working with award-winning directors and major brands. Bianca is also a seasoned voice artist, having led radio commercials, and a published fitness and lifestyle model featured on magazine covers, billboards, and national campaigns. She has represented fashion houses on the runway and in print, and is a passionate advocate for health, fitness, and social causes supporting women and youth at risk. She is exclusively represented by RBA Management.
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