How to Protect Your Energy – and Stop Feeling Drained
Have you ever gotten off a phone call and felt… completely empty?
Like someone just drained the life out of you — even though you didn’t move a muscle?
I’ve been there. One particular call sticks in my memory: a friend who was always in some kind of emotional turmoil. She’d call, unload everything on me, and leave the conversation feeling lighter. Meanwhile, I felt like someone had unplugged my soul.
It made me realize: we lose energy in ways we don’t even notice. And that loss affects every part of our lives — our clarity, our peace, our health.
So let’s talk about how to protect your energy. Because your energy isn’t just fuel. It’s your frequency. It’s the invisible language that shapes your life.
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Your Energy is Sacred
When we talk about “energy,” most people think of physical tiredness. But true energy runs deeper. It’s mental, emotional, spiritual. It’s your presence. Your spark. Your soul’s fire.
Your energy is the frequency you emit — and the vibration you attract.
When your energy is strong, you feel aligned. Clear. Connected.
But when it’s drained, everything feels harder. You feel off-center, scattered, or numb.
The truth is: your energy is sacred. And you’re allowed to protect it.
The Hidden Energy Thieves Around You
There are obvious things that drain us — long workdays, lack of sleep, stress.
But then there are the hidden thieves:
🔹 People’s expectations – always saying yes, always showing up, never disappointing. It’s exhausting.
🔹 Emotional projection – when others dump their unprocessed feelings onto you.
🔹 Overstimulation – too much noise, news, conflict, comparison… all piling onto your nervous system until you crash.
If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I so tired when I didn’t even do anything?” — this is why.
The Energy Thieves Inside You
And then there are the internal energy leaks:
🔸 Guilt – feeling bad for needing space, rest, or saying “no.”
🔸 Negative beliefs – like “I have to earn my worth” or “I can’t let people down.”
🔸 Constant comparison – scrolling through perfect images that make you feel small.
These beliefs and patterns silently chip away at your vitality.
They make you shrink, apologize, overextend.
And slowly, you burn out — not from doing too much, but from not protecting your inner world.
Why Couch Time Doesn’t Always Help
Here’s a hard truth:
Netflix, snacking, and scrolling might feel comforting in the moment — but they rarely restore real energy.
They numb.
They distract.
But they don’t reconnect you with your inner source.
Think about it: how often do you go to bed after a night of TV or online browsing and feel more alive?
Exactly.
What Actually Restores You
If we want to refill our cup, we need deeper nourishment.
Try this instead:
🌿 Meditation – just a few quiet minutes can reset your nervous system.
🌞 Sunlight – even 10 minutes a day can shift your mood and energy.
📝 Journaling – to clear mental clutter and reconnect with your truth.
🍃 Nature – barefoot walking, wind on your skin, trees around you.
🤫 Silence – no input, no talking, just space.
These are not luxuries.
They are your medicine.
The Spiral: A Sacred Symbol for Your Energy
One symbol I love is the spiral.
It starts in your center and expands outward — just like your energy.
The spiral teaches us that life isn’t linear.
Healing isn’t either.
We return to old themes, but from a higher place.
We grow in cycles, in spirals, in sacred rhythm.
When you feel drained, visualize a spiral inside you — glowing, turning inward.
Then let it expand out again, radiating energy into your space.
That’s you. Reconnecting with your power.
A Simple Ritual: The Loving “No”
Here’s one of the most powerful practices I use:
Stand tall.
Plant your feet.
Take a breath.
Now lift one hand in front of you, palm outward — and say gently but firmly:
No.
This “No” is sacred.
It says:
I matter. My energy matters. And I choose what I give.
You can do this whenever someone crosses a line — or when your inner voice gets loud with pressure.
No doesn’t mean rejection.
It means respect. For yourself.
You Were Born to Shine
You’re not here to survive the week, drag yourself to the weekend, or check off your to-do list.
You’re here to shine.
But you can’t shine if you’re drained.
Protect your energy.
Say no when you need to.
Say yes to the things that light you up.
And remember — your light changes the world. But only when you protect it first.
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With love,
Annie
With love, from soul to soul,
Annie ✨
