Creativity.
Attention.
Time.
Energy.
These are your internal resources, and every part of your life draws from them.
Your health alone has multiple dimensions:
• mental
• physical
• financial
• spiritual
• relational
Each one requires some share of your C.A.T.E.
Most of us are careful about how we spend money, but we’re often much less mindful about how we spend our internal resources.
And just like with money, overspending in one area can leave other areas underfunded.
For example.. You might pour all of your attention and energy into work… and suddenly your health or relationships start to suffer or you might spend too much time in entertainment and notice your growth slowing down.
Some people seem naturally good at maintaining this balance.
If you’re like me, you need a bit of structure.
What works for me is a combination of:
• my calendar
• reminders
• simple habit standards
I aim to stick to my healthy habits most days of the week (3+ days).
Things like:
• how I eat
• when I sleep
• how much entertainment I consume
• how much of my social time is heavy “service” to others
• my level of physical activity
• and my personal growth
Nothing extreme.. just steady budgeting of my C.A.T.E.
Over time, that consistency keeps my overall life healthier.
I’m curious. How are you managing your internal resources these days?
What tools or systems help you?
What’s working well for you?
if organizing this is something you’re struggling with, feel free to message me.
I’m always happy to help people think through it.