{"id":108345,"date":"2023-07-16T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=108345"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:50:27","slug":"mental-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mental-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Preserve Your Mental Energy &amp; Empower Your Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is mental energy? How does empowering your mind keep you energized?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like you need to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet in order to have a strong body, <em>The Everyday Hero Manifesto<\/em> by Robin Sharma says that you need to \u201cfeed\u201d your mind with educational and empowering ideas in order to strengthen it.&nbsp;At the same time, you need to be aware of how much mental energy you&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to use your mental energy wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-empower-your-mind\"><strong>Empower Your Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the people you spend the most time with, the TV shows you watch, and so on\u2014anything that you regularly feed your mind. <strong>Make sure you\u2019re getting helpful and inspirational messages from them;<\/strong> get rid of anyone and anything that frequently gives you degrading, hurtful, or hateful ideas that drain your mental energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Strengthening your brain by \u201cfeeding\u201d it positive messages isn\u2019t just a metaphor\u2014in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/behave\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Behave<\/em><\/a>, neurologist Robert Sapolsky says that your brain physically changes in response to certain stimuli, a phenomenon called <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/science\/what-is-neuroplasticity-and-how-does-it-work\/\">neuroplasticity<\/a><\/em>. Much like your muscles, your brain gets better at things it does frequently. Therefore, by focusing on positive ideas like compassion or self-esteem, you\u2019ll find that those ideas start coming to you more easily over time. In other words, thanks to neuroplasticity, you can intentionally change your personality and become the kind of person you want to be.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely\">Spend Your Mental Energy Wisely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, no matter how much you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/strengthen-your-mind\/\">strengthen your mind<\/a>, <strong>you\u2019ll always have a limited amount of mental energy you can use each day.<\/strong> Therefore, it\u2019s crucial to use your mental energy wisely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Overusing your mental energy can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">burnout, a severe form of exhaustion<\/a> that can impact every part of your life. Burnout occurs when high levels of stress over a long period of time cause you to become <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm#:~:text=or%20is%20appreciated.-,Signs%20and%20symptoms%20of%20burnout,-Most%20of%20us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unmotivated, depressed, and irritable<\/a>. You might find yourself skipping work or school much more often than usual, and you can even become more prone to getting sick.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharma says that you\u2019ll be at your best during the first 90 minutes of your workday, before you start getting fatigued. Therefore, you should tackle your most important tasks right away. Planning ahead is key for this: <strong>Figure out what absolutely needs to get done so you know what to do first each day.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, schedule plenty of time to rest and recover, especially if your job requires a lot of brainpower\u2014you can\u2019t do your best heroic work if you\u2019re tired. Importantly, Sharma says that recovery methods vary from person to person and situation to situation. For example, one person might find that going on a nature walk in the afternoon is the best way to rest and recover, while another might have better results watching their favorite TV show in the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: What if you\u2019re not sure which activities best help you to rest and recharge? Some simple ways to mentally recharge include <a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/six-simple-ways-to-rest-the-mind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exercising, meditating, spending time in nature, and spending time with animals.<\/a> Give these a try and see if they work for you\u2014if they don\u2019t, keep trying different restful activities until you find one that suits you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Use Your Energy Wisely By Prioritizing Your Tasks and Goals<\/strong><br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/first-things-first\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>First Things First<\/em><\/a>, Stephen Covey gives further advice for planning ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/peter-drucker-time-management\/\">managing your time<\/a>; his advice may help you implement Sharma\u2019s recommendations for spending your mental energy wisely. First, Covey suggests writing down everything you know you need to do\u2014whether short-term or long-term\u2014and dividing those tasks into categories based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/first-things-first\/1-page-summary#the-significance-vs-pressure-graph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">importance and their urgency<\/a>. Things that are both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/importance-and-urgency\/\">important and urgent<\/a>, like a time-sensitive report, are things that you should do right away; perhaps during the first 90 minutes of your work day, as Sharma suggests. For things that are important but <em>not <\/em>urgent, like big goals, schedule time to do them later on.&nbsp;<br><br>By following this prioritization method, you\u2019ll handle most of your important tasks before they become urgent, meaning that you won\u2019t be in a constant state of emergency, racing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-complete-a-task-successfully\/\">complete tasks<\/a>. As a result, you\u2019ll have more time to work slowly and steadily on tasks that are<em> important<\/em> but not <em>urgent<\/em>, such as your long-term goals. Also, if an emergency does arise, you\u2019ll have the time to deal with it.&nbsp;<br><br>Covey adds that you might be tempted to put rest and recreation in the \u201cnot urgent, not important\u201d category because it doesn\u2019t feel productive. However, taking care of yourself <em>is<\/em> an important task that you should handle before it becomes urgent\u2014in other words, you should take the time to rest <em>before<\/em> you burn yourself out.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is mental energy? How does empowering your mind keep you energized? Just like you need to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet in order to have a strong body, The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma says that you need to \u201cfeed\u201d your mind with educational and empowering ideas in order to strengthen it.&nbsp;At the same time, you need to be aware of how much mental energy you&#8217;re using. 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