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So, Are YOU an Energy Giver or an Energy Drainer (Be Honest With Yourself)
In my last blog post, Energy Givers vs. Energy Drainers, I talked about how taking an inventory of the people in your life that give you energy or drain your energy can help you to make shifts in your own attitude, stress levels, and success.
But guess what? YOU are either an energy giver or energy drainer for the people whose lives you are a part of, too!
That’s why it’s important to do an honest self-inventory, as well.
The hardest part about a self-inventory is that you have to be both self-aware and honest with yourself.
Many people struggle with those things for good reasons. We don’t need to deep dive into the psychology of it all to understand that, high-level, it’s about not wanting to be seen in a bad light. We’re afraid of other people perceiving that we are not credible or informed or “perfect.”
That’s normal. But let’s also be honest with ourselves.
Be honest with yourself — when you walk into a room, do you bring joy or anger? Are you someone who uplifts or who downplays other peoples’ ideas? Do people seem happy that you are there, or do they get quiet and are just bracing for your shenanigans, loud opinions, or complaints?
