Coaching Challenge Questions: Managing Energy
Answer these optional questions to enhance your insights.
You don't have to answer ALL of the questions! Just pick out those that feel most applicable and meaningful to you and give those some thoughtful reflection.
1. Do I ever feel depleted but still plow my way into the next task without a break even though I know I should?
2. If yes, in what ways does this impact my sense of presence and appreciation for life and others?
3. The things that cause me the most amount of tension each day are…
4. A way I could remind myself to release that tension throughout the day is…
5. If I was going to get into the best shape of my life, the first three things I would STOP doing would be…
6. Even if I’m already practicing habits to optimize my health, what’s one more thing I can ADD to my schedule to help me get more sleep, eat healthier, or get more exercise?
7. What would “proactive physical rest” look like for you instead of reactive rest?
8. What would it look like to create small “mental off-ramps” during your day?
9. Where could you introduce “low-stimulation zones” into your day?
10. What environments or experiences tend to spark new ideas for you?
11. How could you build more exposure to those into your routine?
12. Where are you saying “yes” when you actually mean “no”?
13. Which relationships leave you feeling energized? Which leave you drained?
14. What practices help you feel grounded, centered, or connected?
15. Which type of rest feels most depleted for you right now?
16. What’s one small change you could make this week to improve that area?