During our academic years, we compete with our intelligence; during work, we compete with our emotional intelligence; it's only in the latter half of life that we realize energy is more important than intelligence or emotional intelligence. People with low energy often feel passive and lazy, unable to handle pressure and setbacks. They collapse at the slightest difficulty and struggle to achieve anything consistently. On the other hand, individuals with high energy are full of vitality. When faced with problems, they don't easily retreat but actively break through obstacles, continuously progressing in life.
Indeed, this is true. Life is not a
sprint but a marathon. Those who have abundant energy often emerge victorious
in the end. To maintain a good state, one must cultivate a "high-energy
constitution." It's not that you have bad luck, but your energy is too
low. Psychological energy is the driving force of personality; it propels a
person to accomplish various mental activities.
When a person's energy is too low, they
feel unmotivated to do anything, trapped in a state of depression, lacking the
drive to move forward.
Netizen B once vented about her
experience: After graduation, she landed a decent job at a large company. She
thought she would continue steadily on this path. However, over the years, the
company's performance declined significantly, leading to layoffs, and her
department was also at risk.
Faced with pressure, B spent her days
worrying and complaining, working lazily and avoiding putting in effort. As a
result, she was among the first batch of employees to be laid off. Ironically,
shortly after she left, the industry began to recover, and her former
colleagues who persevered were promoted. B believed she just had bad luck.
However, upon closer analysis, it was
clear that her internal energy had a significant impact. Our energy is like the
battery of a phone; it gets depleted and can be drained to zero. If we use up
all our energy on internal struggles when faced with problems, we won't have
the energy to make changes, and life will inevitably fall into a negative
cycle.
There are often two types of people
around us: one with good overall abilities but who enjoys negative complaining,
resulting in a worsening situation; the other may seem ordinary but always
faces problems with a positive attitude, attracting good luck and connections.
The difference lies in the level of energy.
Low-energy individuals exhibit a
perception of threat. They adopt a defensive attitude toward everything around them,
constantly giving themselves negative suggestions, resulting in lethargy and
despondency in self-pity. On the other hand, high-energy individuals exhibit a
perception of opportunity. They give themselves positive suggestions, enabling
them to better face challenges and seize opportunities.
Throughout life, we inevitably confront
pressure and difficulties. If even a slight disturbance causes us to lose our
composure, we will only exhaust ourselves in negative emotions. The lower the
valley, the more important it is to manage one's energy well, not to worry
prematurely, not to anticipate troubles.
Adjusting one's mentality, believing
that difficulties are temporary, gives us the courage to face challenges and
overcome obstacles. Managing one's energy is managing one's life. When a person
finds it difficult to get through tough times, ultimately, it's because of
insufficient energy. Many times, what traps a person is not external problems
but internal feelings of powerlessness. By managing one's internal energy well,
one gains the energy to deal with worldly challenges.
C was troubled by her introverted
personality when she first graduated. At that time, she worked for a publishing
company and often needed to communicate and negotiate with clients. However,
because she was not good at communication, she was often scolded by some
arrogant clients as "useless," even in front of her boss. Once, a
client even said in front of the boss that she was not suitable for the job.
Faced with everyone's doubts, C fell
into serious self-doubt: on the one hand, she doubted herself, and on the other
hand, she constantly tried to prove herself. During that time, she often felt
exhausted and suffered greatly. Fortunately, with the help of friends, she
realized that although she couldn't change her personality, she could leverage
her sincerity and empathy. Instead of letting others affect her mood, she
devoted all her energy to improving herself and even summarized a set of
"negotiation skills for introverts." She strongly agreed with a
saying: "More important than time management is energy management."
Faced with the disturbances from the
outside world, we must learn to focus on ourselves: take care of our emotions,
don't exhaust ourselves, don't prove ourselves. Continuously enriching and
cultivating ourselves allows us to nourish our inner selves and gain a
continuous flow of energy.
Truly capable individuals have
high-energy constitutions.
Each of us has a corresponding energy
level, and the higher the energy level, the more likely we are to attract good
luck and good things. To maintain a positive state, one must reduce consumption
and engage in activities that recharge oneself.
Reduce "negative suggestions"
and adopt "positive suggestions." Some may ask, "I can't seem to
be happy; what should I do?" The answer is to laugh heartily every day and
suggest to yourself: "I am happy and fortunate." Recall if you've
ever experienced this: when feeling low, you think you're worthless and filled
with anxiety about the future. Faced with challenges, you hesitate and
vacillate; when feeling good, you feel empowered and in control, more willing
to face challenges.
This is the influence of psychological
suggestions. All our actions stem from our inner "thoughts." Only by
believing in ourselves and our ability to deal with problems can we solve them.
Providing ourselves with positive suggestions and learning to think positively
can reduce internal consumption and increase our energy.
Change "low-energy postures" and adopt "high-energy postures." The state of the body determines our psychological state. A good posture brings positive energy to emotions. In life, we must actively maintain awareness of our bodies, consciously adopting "high-energy postures" such as standing tall with our heads held high and hands on hips. Adjusting our posture can quickly boost our spirits and reduce anxiety.
Stop excessive rumination and return to
the present moment. Many people have experienced this: before giving a speech,
they start worrying about "what if I make a mistake?" and end up
making mistakes. Before meeting a client, they fret about "what if this
person is difficult to deal with?" and end up having a hard time. Why does
this happen? Because thinking without action is the most energy-consuming.
When our energy is too low, we become
sluggish and prone to making mistakes. However, when you focus on the process
of things—prepare the speech earnestly or remember the client's needs and
preferences carefully before meeting them—using energy for action rather than
aimless thinking allows life to enter a positive cycle of improvement. There's
a saying:
"Energy is a person's inner
vitality. The kind of energy you have determines the kind of life you
lead." Fill yourself with energy, and the road ahead will be steady.
