Where Do You “PAY” Your Attention?

Your energy levels are reflective of where you “pay” your attention.

What do I mean?

Just like we pay for groceries to create food energy for ourselves, and we pay for physical items to clothe and care for ourselves, we also “pay” for the attention we focus on anything. That payment comes in the form of our ENERGY!

This is why it is so important for us to be able to recognize situations that drain our energy. These situations vary based on the individual experiencing them, but really, any situation, person, or object that leaves us feeling depleted, and not feeling our best is an energy sucker. Unfortunately, we can get caught in cycles of these negative feeling and emotions that can spiral and replicate if we don’t break free from them.

So what can you do if you find yourself repelling down that negative energy sinkhole?

First, identify the thoughts and feelings and recognize that they are only temporary.

Second, take action to make some changes. Add some physical movement into your day by taking a long walk. Call an old friend that makes you happy when you hear their voice. Close your eyes for a few moments and let go of all thoughts, and focus on your breath as it comes in and out of your body. Find a way to break the negative cycle.

Third, remind yourself that YOU are in charge. YOU get to decide how you feel. YOU don’t have to “pay” your attention on anything that doesn’t feel good to YOU. It’s all up to you, so decide to “pay” your attention to people, places and things that serve your best interests and make you feel your best.

You can help your kids do this, too!

Model these actions for them when you experience negative cycles so they can see how you do it. Then guide them through and practice the three actions above when they experience stress. You’ll be teaching your child how to manage stressful situations, while enhancing your relationship with your child in the process. The more we practice implementing these strategies, the easier and more natural they become.

Namaste and Be Well, Yogis