When Your High Wattage Energy ……..

Hits A Low Wattage Day

Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up with high energy, your day is perfectly calendared (right down to your workout), and then… the lights go out?

It’s as if someone flipped a switch and replaced your high wattage drive with a dim, flickering bulb. That happened to me a few days ago. I was stunned. For nearly an hour, I just sat there, unable to shake a sudden wave of negativity. Thoughts of what I hadn’t accomplished began to swirl: Why am I wasting time? Why am I behind on my fitness journey?

Deep breaths weren’t working. My calendar, once a clear roadmap, became a blur of unreadable tasks. I realized then that this wasn’t just “laziness”, it was fear. It was a cloud trying to block the growth I’m working so hard to achieve.

The Power of the Pivot

I did something I wouldn’t usually recommend: I did nothing. I allowed myself a few hours of downtime to just be.

When I finally felt the fog lift, I didn’t try to scramble and do everything at once. Instead, I pivoted:

• Prioritize: I picked the most vital tasks for that specific day.
• Reassign: I took the remaining tasks and spread them throughout the week.
• Protect: I made sure not to “overload” my future self.

I’ve learned that when I start simply erasing tasks because I’m overwhelmed, I end up feeling unaccomplished a month down the line. By reassigning instead of erasing, I’m keeping a promise to myself while respecting my current energy levels.

The Lesson

We all need to set boundaries—not just for other people, but for ourselves. Each day is a blessing and a chance to grow, even if that growth is just learning how to handle a bad day.

So, if your “wattage” feels low today: Assess, set your boundaries, and whatever you do—don’t be upset about today.