How 7-Figure Entrepreneurs Effectively Manage Their Energy
As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to neglect our health and wellness because we get tunnel-visioned on building our business. But not paying attention to your health can cause you to burn out mentally, physically and emotionally in the long run… which is something I’ve learned from experience.
We put all of our time and energy into creating something meaningful to us because we can taste the reality of our vision. When you have a burning desire inside to bring an idea into the world, it’s easy to forget about our well-being.
One thing I’ve realized is that by making my wellness a priority and becoming the healthiest version of me, it has had a major positive effect on every other aspect of my life…not just business. You can’t build and sustain an empire when you’re not physically and mentally at your best.
Just think about Steve Jobs. He was arguably one of the most successful entrepreneurs and innovators of our time. But, his health caught up to him and he passed away at just 56 years old. No matter how successful you are, if you’re not healthy, you may not be able to enjoy your success for long.
That’s why it’s a no brainer for me to time block my schedule to work on improving my mind, body, spirit and energy management. Managing and improving your energy are the keys to taking control of your business and life. Without an abundance of energy, it’s hard to perform at a high level in any area.
“Improve the leader, improve the business.” — Gerard Adams
Here Are My 6 Tips for Effectively Managing Your Energy:
1. Focus on what you feed your body.
You must focus on eating food that has nutritional value, keeping it mostly organic, limiting/eliminating your junk food intake, consuming more fruits & vegetables, less meat, staying hydrated with fresh water, home-made fruit juices and cooking your meals at home instead of eating out.
I’d even consider going plant based which is what I’m doing. There’s so much research that shows how being plant based will improve your energy, clarity and focus on every level. What you eat does physically become apart of you.
Food is medicine and energy.
There are lists of different foods that you can find online which can boost your mood, focus and energy. Feed your body consciously.
2. Rest, recover, and manage stress.
It’s so important not only to make sure you’re getting at least 7–8 hours of sleep a night but also blocking out time to disconnect from the world to manage your physical and mental wellness.
You can do this through exercise, meditation, massage, yoga or by spending time in nature. Don’t allow stress to build up inside of you because it will lead to anxiety and overwhelm.
Through these activities, you can reduce stress so you can show up more powerfully and focused for your company, team and clients.
3. Spend time with people who uplift, empower, and support you.
These are the type of people that you want to spend time with the most because they energize, not drain you. Who you spend time with is who you become. If people in your inner-circle is low energy, you’ll feel as if you need to match their vibe.
Do your best to hang around people who inspire you to become the best version of yourself. Choose your circle of influence wisely.
4. Say NO more often.
Say NO to people, activities and anything that doesn’t align with your major goals and values. If you don’t have clear and specific smart goals then you won’t know what things to say NO too. What you say “no” and “yes” too can literally make or break your success.
Your entire future is determined by the choices you make today. That’s why it’s crucial to make decisions that will positively impact your life and business. Time is the most valuable asset we have because we can’t get a refund on how we spend it. Start saying NO and watch how it impacts you.
5. Create a NOT to-do list.
To really own my time and energy, I create a list of any activities which do not help move the needle forward in my life and business. I challenge you to create a NOT to-do list. You’ll start noticing exactly how you spend your time and on what activities.
Audit your 24 hours and determine which activities aren’t helping you make progress towards your life and business goals. Then, replace those activities with action items that will help you get to where you want to be. How you spend your time determines where your energy is being used the most.
6. Have non-negotiables.
These are things that you do or accomplish no matter what’s going on.
Some examples of non-negotiables would be blocking out 1 hour a day for exercise, 20 minutes a day for mindfulness activities, no phone before bed or at the dinner table with your family, no checking email after 7pm, reflecting for 10 minutes before you go to sleep, etc.
These are activities that will become a ritual for you. Eventually, you will do these things without effort. They can become empowering habits that help you reserve mental energy and maximize your focus. Write down what those non-negotiables will be for you and implement them into your daily routine.
Conclusion
Your physical and mental health are by far the most important areas to focus on when it comes to energy management. When you’re physically and mentally abundant with energy, nothing can stop you from turning your goals into a reality.
As you make your health a focus, implement these other strategies in your life to maximize your energy, output, productivity and performance. After 17+ years of being an entrepreneur and building multiple 7–8 figure businesses…energy really is everything.
How you recharge your energy and what you spend that energy on are what create your life moment to moment. You have the information but the execution is what matters the most.
If you want to be a world-class entrepreneur and activate your flow state, then begin to implement these tips to manage your energy effectively.
