Notice one situation/person/task that drains you. Taking a moment to observe what drains your energy is the first step toward reclaiming it. This practice is designed to help you move from a feeling of being "depleted" to a state of clarity and intentionality. This exercise should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Find a quiet space where you can focus without interruption. 1. Identify the Source Bring to mind one specific situation, person, or task that consistently leaves you feeling exhausted or diminished. The Prompt: "When I engage with [Situation/Person/Task], I feel a heaviness in my..." (Identify the physical sensation—chest, shoulders, stomach). 2. Categorize the Drain Understanding how it drains you helps determine the solution. Ask yourself if the drain is: Cognitive: Too many details or complex decisions. Emotional: Carrying someone else's stress or feeling undervalued. Physical: Lack of movement or a taxing environment. 3. The "Why" Behind the Leak Trace the drain to its root. Often, we are drained not by the task itself, but by our *relationship* to it. Reflect: Am I over-extending a boundary? Am I performing a role that doesn't align with my current values? Am I resisting a truth about this situation? 4. Pattern Recognition The Prompt: "I notice that this drain usually happens when..." (Look for triggers like time of day, specific words, or a lack of preparation). 5. Re-centering Action Identify one "micro-shift" to alter the energetic exchange next time. Visualization: Imagine a clear glass wall between you and the drain. You can see it, but its "frequency" cannot pass through to you. Practical Bounday: Set a timer for the task, or decide on one "exit phrase" to end a draining conversation. Closing Affirmation Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and silently state: "I recognize where my energy goes. I have the agency to protect my peace and the wisdom to redirect my focus." How does the physical sensation in your body change when you shift from experiencing the drain to observing it objectively?

Values Check! Write down three values guiding your life.

Remembering Your Roots! Today's challenge is to listen to Dr. Jai's recording linked below, and reflect! What feelings came up? How deep were you able to get with your roots? Was there anything that needed watering? https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/jfhtqzfbikcqmt8/riverside_remembering_our_roots_pathway_to_empowerm.mp3/file

Rewrite an Old Story Think about an old belief you’ve carried with you that no longer serves your greatest and highest good. It’s likely a belief you inherited. Let’s identify it. Maybe the belief that “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Or, “only girls/boys can do ____.” Whatever it is… Rewrite it. We do not need to be the character in someone else’s story 🩵

Emotional Weather Report Describe your emotions like weather. You can use emojis too! ☁️☀️🌤️🌥️⛅️🌦️🌧️🌨️⛈️🌩️⚡️🌪️☔️🌞