Energy leaks

Sometimes we wake up feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep. Despite eating well and resting, we still feel exhausted.  Where is our energy leaking?

Some energy hungry culprits:

• Stress: When we’re constantly tense, the body stays in “fight or flight” mode, burning energy reserves even while sitting still.

• Illness: Healing takes energy. Even minor infections or gut issues can sap vitality quietly in the background.

• Exhaustion & Lack of Sleep: Missing quality sleep creates a compounding debt that no weekend nap can fully repay.

• Chemicals & Stimulants: Too much caffeine, tea, or processed food gives a short-lived kick but drains the nervous system in the long run.

• Arguments & Negativity: Emotional fights are like energy black holes. One heated exchange can leave you feeling wiped out for hours.

• Excessive Blue Light: Scrolling late into the night disrupts natural rhythms, depleting energy and messing with hormones. In traditional wisdom, ignoring maryada (natural boundaries) leads to imbalance.

• Overthinking: The brain burns huge amounts of glucose. Worrying over the same thoughts is like leaving a car engine running with no destination.

• Overburdened Liver: Constant fat-burning (from heavy or erratic eating patterns) tires the liver, a key detox organ, leading to sluggishness.

• Dehydration

• Lack of sunlight

• Being in noisy or toxic environments

• Holding on to resentments

• Hormonal imbalance

How do we plug these leaks?

• Prioritize rest and real sleep (dark, device-free nights).

• Eat and move in balance; don’t overwork your liver or brain.

• Spend time with calm people and in nature.

• Set boundaries with screens and unnecessary drama.

• Practice mindful breaks; just a few minutes of deep breathing can recharge you.

Energy is precious currency; it is limited, it is life. Protect it as carefully as your money. When we stop the leaks, our natural vitality flows back, and so does our joy