A lot of entrepreneurs think their problem is discipline. “I just need to want it more.” “I should be able to push through this.” But low energy isn’t a mindset issue. It’s often the result of: – chronic stress – decision fatigue – running on adrenaline for too long You can be ambitious and exhausted. You can love your business and feel fried. When energy is low, motivation gets mislabeled as the issue. And people start shaming themselves instead of supporting their system. That’s how burnout becomes normalized. When your energy dips, what’s your default thought “I’m lazy” or “I need support”?

Entrepreneurs love to call themselves “overthinkers.” But a lot of overthinking is actually: – a dysregulated nervous system – fear of doing it wrong – pressure to not mess up So decisions get delayed. Action feels heavy. And you stay stuck trying to find the perfect move. Clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder. It comes from safety. When your body feels regulated: – decisions feel simpler – confidence returns – momentum picks up You don’t need another strategy. You need your system back online. Do you feel stuck because you don’t know what to do or because doing anything feels overwhelming?

Pausing to acknowledge progress reinforces it. Reflection is part of sustainable growth. 💬 What’s one habit, boundary, or mindset shift you’re carrying into February?

True balance supports your physical health, emotional well-being, and mental clarity over time. It’s built through small, consistent choices guided by awareness not extremes. That’s how wellness becomes a lifestyle instead of a cycle. What’s one area of your life you’re learning to listen to more closely?

Hey Everyone, Happy Tuesday! I was thinking recently about mood, and to what extent we have the power to choose the mood we are in. I cannot remember exactly who said each of the following quotes, but I’ve picked them up over the years from my occasional study of Stoicism, and I try to apply them to myself (with varying success): “Every morning, when you wake up, you have two choices: be happy or be really happy.” “The most important choice we make every day is to be in a good mood.” I’ve even written them down on the inside cover of a notebook I often use. That said, like many people, I find myself slipping up more often than I’d like, getting impatient or moody with people close to me – people who deserve better. If I am good at one thing, it is being in a good mood at work and in public, or at least appearing to be. It is in private that I need to be better. I think it was Jim Rohn (I could be mistaken), in one of his speeches, who asked “Are you the same person in private as you are in public?” or something along those lines. I am not there yet, but I am working on it, and already this year I feel like I have improved my private self, interactions with family members, and mood outside of work from writing down some of my social interactions and reflecting on them later. I think having a solid routine in terms of sleep / exercise / nutrition helps a lot, too. I’ve worked with people who are quite moody at work, and I think their moodiness could be largely attributed to a lack of stability in those areas. That said, to what extent do you think we can choose our mood? Does smiling really make us feel happier? I have read/heard that it does.😁 Can one simply choose to be happy, regardless of circumstance? In case it's of use to you, one tactic I’ve used to try to improve myself at home is as follows: upon arriving at my apartment, before going up the stairs, I say to myself: “no matter what is going on up there, or how I am received, I am going to be kind and positive to everyone.”