Your Energy Knows Before Your Mind Does 🧠⚡
Have you ever said yes to something that felt good in the moment… but left you strangely drained, unsettled, or just “off” afterward?
That’s your energy speaking before your mind catches up.
Most of us are taught to trust our logic. To weigh ⚖️ pros and cons.
But in the quiet moments after an experience ends — your body whispers the truth:
Did this truly nourish me… or did it cost me more than I realised?
The Emotional Energy Audit 🌡️✨
Let’s rewind to a personal moment:
A while ago, I went clubbing for the first time.
The music? Great. The vibe? Fun.
Nothing bad happened — I even enjoyed myself that night.
But… in the days after?
I felt drained. Sluggish 🥱 A bit off-centre.
It took me a while to understand why.
Yes, the experience was fun. But the energy it demanded —
late-night hours, loud environments, and scattered rhythms —
cost more than what the fun gave back.
I realised this:
Enjoyment in the moment doesn’t always mean alignment in the long run.
And that’s where the Emotional Energy Audit comes in.
When reflecting on an experience, we often ask:
Was it fun?
Was it memorable?
Would I do it again?
But what if we added deeper questions?
How did it impact my energy after?
Did I feel expanded 🐡 or depleted?
Did it align with who I want to become?
🧭 This isn’t about judging yourself —
It’s about understanding your energetic cost-benefit equation.
💬 A Gentle Note:
Everyone values different things.
For some, fun is the highest priority — and that’s valid.
For others, structure or peace ranks higher.
It’s like investing: different people have different evaluation metrics 💯
That’s why this practice is personal.
Only you can determine what’s worth your time and energy.
Metacognitive Awareness 🪞🧠
Now, here’s where we go deeper.
Let’s say you noticed your energy felt off.
Now what?
That’s where Metacognitive Awareness comes in —
your ability to observe your own thoughts 💭 emotions, and reactions.
Here’s how I practise it:
👀 Observe — I notice my reactions or lingering sensations.
🔎 Evaluate — I ask, “Why do I feel this way?”
🧗🏻 Explore — I reflect on the root cause or value clash.
🏁 Conclude — I draw a conscious insight or change future actions.
This doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a muscle 💪🏻 you strengthen.
But the more you practise this, the more accurate your internal compass becomes.
⚠️ A Friendly Caveat:
In most areas of life, I’d say: build on your strengths.
But this? This is different.
🧠 Regardless of whether you’re naturally introspective or not —
learning to train your inner self-guidance system is one of the most powerful skills you can develop.
Why?
Because the more you know yourself, the less likely you are to betray yourself.
And the fewer regrets you’ll carry.
Integration: Your Inner Guidance System 🧭💡
Your Emotional Energy Audit + your Metacognitive Awareness
= a powerful inner self-guidance system 🦾
With time and attention, it can make you:
🌱 More resilient
🎯 More selective in where you place your energy
🌬️ More attuned to subtle misalignments before they grow
And this clarity?
It helps you build a life that’s not just filled with good decisions — but aligned ones 💖
🪞Your Turn
Think back to a recent experience.
How did it feel afterward?
What did it give you — and what did it take?
Were you truly nourished by it… or subtly depleted?
What might your energy be trying to say, before your mind even catches on?