If you feel like you’ve lost your drive and zest for life, there’s an episode of More Details, Please that’s perfect for you. Angela and Emmanuel Williams dive into what it means to protect your energy and why it matters. They’re also joined by special guest Christina VanDam from Zeal Aerial Fitness, who shares expert insights on how strength and movement can recharge your body and reboot your outlook.

Listen to the episode Learning to Protect Your Energy.

Why Protecting Your Energy Matters

Life as an entrepreneur is exciting but can also be exhausting. You’ll have ideas, goals and dreams. And when you’re building something, whether it’s a business, brand, a family, or the best version of yourself, your time can quickly slip away from you. That’s why protecting your energy matters. When you learn to manage what drains you, you get so much more done.

In this episode, Angela reminds you that your energy shows up in different ways. ‘Our energy is connected to our body, mind and spirit,’ she says. And when one of these areas starts running low, everything feels a little bit harder. And when that happens, you start to fall behind in your work, your targets seem unattainable, and your happiness takes a hit.

As Emmanuel puts it, energy is your ability to do work. But the real challenge isn’t always how hard you’re working. It’s what’s quietly draining you from the inside. Emotions you carry unconsciously, like anger, fear, and judgment, can place constant pressure on your system. Left unaddressed, that pressure builds, wears you down, and eventually leads to burnout.

Signs Your Energy Levels Are Low

When your energy is low, the symptoms may not be as obvious as just feeling tired. Sometimes, it can show up as the following:

• You’re doing everything right, but you don’t feel like you’re achieving anything.
• Feeling guilty when you take a break, even when you know you need a rest.
• Avoiding some conversations because they’ll leave you feeling drained.
• Feeling like you’re always switched on, even at home or when you’re supposed to be off the clock.

Emmanuel reminds us that the main point here is that protecting your energy isn’t just about getting a good night’s sleep. It’s about becoming more self-aware of what’s draining your energy, and then doing something to either prevent it or fix it.

Also, it’s about what you’re putting in your body. When you’re busy, it’s easy to skip proper meals, grabbing something quick, or running on a cocktail of coffee and adrenaline. But that usually leads to energy crashes, brain fog, irritability, and feeling drained even before the day is over.

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How to Preserve Your Energy

So, how do you protect your energy? Angela points out that setting boundaries is a great start. It is tempting to say yes out of habit, especially when you want to get more done, but that’s a fast track to entrepreneurship burnout. Instead, learn to say no without the guilt. 

Angela also shares one of her favourite tips for preserving your energy. And that’s blocking out time. For example, blocking out an hour of deep work can often help you accomplish goals and tasks that would have taken you months, explains Angela. Tune in to the episode to hear other ways to preserve energy levels.

Exercise and Recharge

If your energy levels are low, exercising is probably the last thing you feel like doing. However, that’s when getting up out of your chair can be so beneficial. Christina VanDam from Zeal Aerial Fitness explains that movement, mindset, confidence and discipline are key elements of her classes. Movement and management that can turn your energy levels around and do more than just burn calories.

But it’s also about trusting your body. Listen to what Christina has to say about the transformational experience of her fitness classes that go beyond traditional workouts. Instead, the classes build strength and confidence through aerial and bodyweight movement. Moreover, the emphasis is on fun and enjoyment, flying on aerial silks and hoops. It is not only an exhilarating and energizing experience but also boosts your self-trust as you learn new skills.

Building Physical Strength and Confidence

Getting physically stronger changes more than just your body strength. It also changes the way you carry yourself. As you build strength, you protect your energy because daily tasks become easier. You start to feel more capable, steady, and in control, which helps your confidence grow. That confidence shows up in many areas of your life, like how you deal with stress, make decisions, and support your business, your family, and yourself.

Looking After Your Emotional Energy is Important Too

Pay attention to what and who drains you. Pause for a moment and check in with yourself. Are you spending too much time scrolling on your phone? Taking in too much bad news? Trying to do too many things at once? Or surrounding yourself with people who leave you feeling heavy instead of lifted? Once you spot what’s draining you, you can start making small changes, bringing your energy back and helping you discover how to find your joy in entrepreneurship.

Never Underestimate the Power of Laughing

Alternative fitness, like Christina’s Zeal Aerial Fitness, is a perfect example of finding balance between your mind and body. It’s not just about working out; it’s about being present, building strength, and learning to trust yourself through movement. When your body feels stronger and your mind feels clearer, it becomes easier to protect your energy and get more out of life.

Christina also reminds you that movement isn’t just about discipline or burning calories. It’s about reconnecting with joy. ‘Never underestimate the power of laughing,’ she says. At our classes, the laughter and the challenge of stepping outside your comfort zone help people release stress and feel more energized.

According to Christina, an energized mindset helps you look at failure differently, too. ‘I don’t view anything as failure anymore,’ says Christina. ‘It’s a learning opportunity. If everything worked, you’d never grow or try something new. We’re often too hard on ourselves. It’s not failure. It just didn’t work this time.’ For more tips on this subject, tune into another episode from Angela and Emmanuel on how to bounce back from failure.

Protect Your Energy, Achieve More

To sum up, this episode of More Details, Please is a powerful reminder that when you take care of your physical, emotional, and spiritual energy, everything else starts to work better. So, if you’re ready to feel more energized so you can start living with purpose, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Whether it’s aerial fitness, walking, stretching, strength training, yoga, or dancing in your kitchen, make movement a daily habit. Anything that gets your body active and your mind out of overload mode. 

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