The 3 habits that are draining your energy and you don't even notice: how to combat them

Even if you eat and sleep well, exercise, and maintain a balanced diet, you still feel exhausted. This feeling affects millions of people around the world and is due to the small, everyday activities that drain our energy completely without us even realizing it. A specialist details the three daily actions that, although seemingly insignificant, sap our vitality.

An article published by the BBC mentions that every day we face "silent enemies" that, disguised as relaxing activities, drain our energy. Psychiatrist Leela R. Magavi indicates three and what should be done to counteract their effect. 1. TV series, movies, and news: While they seem like a good pastime, they can affect our well-being. "As human beings, we are emotional creatures, and many of us are empathetic and pick up on the feelings of characters in TV shows and movies." These stories can evoke memories of painful experiences, shortcomings, losses, or personal insecurities, generating a variety of emotions. Even without consciously thinking about them, they can remain dormant beneath the surface. It is important to be aware of the emotional impact, not over-watch these programs, and verbalize, whether with friends, at work, or with family, what watching these contents caused us.

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2. Sports: Passionate sports fans can feel deeply involved in the victories and defeats of their favorite teams, and this can trigger extreme emotions. From sadness and demoralization to euphoria, from tears to joy, in just a few minutes. These passionate emotions can generate a profound feeling of exhaustion.

Therefore, it's important to detect these abrupt changes and maintain a steady emotional balance. "If you're very emotional, ask yourself: Do I need to take a break, a snack, a quick shower... what should I do to calm myself in the moment? Take deep breaths, stretch, and walk around," says the specialist.

3. The plans:

Planning is a way to control and organize life, conquer chaos, and create a framework of tranquility. However, while we instinctively consider planning a stress reliever, excessive planning can have the opposite effect. "Some people spend so many hours making schedules and lists that they're unable to live consciously and enjoy their lives. They're always worried about why they fell behind on this, why they couldn't catch up on that, and why they don't really feel self-compassion or gratitude for what they accomplished that day." The best antidote is to spend 5 to 10 minutes just thinking about what the main goals are for the day and then, at the end of the day, even if they weren't achieved, not spend too much time thinking about it.

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Are there other habits that drain our energy?

These are habits we've internalized, but they can also cause significant wear and tear at the end of the day. ▪️Excessive screen time: Spending long hours watching TV, using a cell phone, or using a computer not only tires the mind, but the blue light from screens can also affect sleep and decrease energy.

▪️Putting off small tasks: Letting minor responsibilities pile up creates feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, which also drains mental energy.

▪️Clutter and chaos in the environment: A disorganized space increases distraction and stress, making it difficult to concentrate and draining energy.

▪️Lack of adequate breaks: Working without breaks to relax physically and mentally can lead to deep burnout and loss of self-esteem, opening the door to anxiety and depression.