TAKE CARE OF YOUR ENERGY: Finding Healing and Strength in Difficult Seasons

Take Care of Your Energy: Finding Healing and Strength in Difficult Seasons

Lately, life has felt like one long, uphill battle. I’ve been moving through a season that has left me raw, vulnerable, and honestly, exhausted. It’s the kind of struggle that knocks you off your feet and leaves you questioning your next step, or if you even have the strength to take one. I’ve had to come face to face with things I wasn’t ready for—disappointment, grief, and the hard truth that some things are just out of my control. It’s been painful, but it's also been a powerful reminder of how crucial it is to take care of my energy, especially when it feels like there's so little left.

Healing doesn’t come quickly or easily, and it certainly doesn’t happen on a timeline. It requires patience, self-compassion, and the ability to acknowledge your pain without letting it consume you. “Don’t let it consume you”—that’s the hardest part. I’m learning through this difficult season that my energy is finite and I need to guard it fiercely. Taking care of my energy has become my way of surviving, my way of reclaiming a small piece of strength each day as I work towards acceptance and, eventually, moving forward.

Why Taking Care of Your Energy Matters

When you’re going through something heavy, it’s easy to lose yourself in the weight of it all. You spend so much time trying to manage everything—your emotions, your responsibilities, the expectations others have of you—that you forget to take care of your own needs. I’ve been there. Some days, I felt like I was running on fumes, showing up for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside. But the truth is, you can’t heal that way. You can’t rebuild your strength if you keep giving all of yourself away.

Protecting your energy doesn’t mean shutting down or avoiding your feelings. It means giving yourself permission to conserve your strength for the things that truly matter. It means creating space to heal in your own time and in your own way, without the pressure to rush through the process.

5 Ways to Protect Your Energy

Here are some things that have helped take care of my energy as I work through this tough time. If you're in a similar place, I hope these tips bring you some comfort.

1. Set Boundaries—Even with Yourself
   Saying “no” is one of the hardest but most necessary things I’m learning to do. Stepping back from obligations that feel overwhelming and setting boundaries has allowed me to take back control over how I spend my energy. And honestly, sometimes the hardest boundaries to set are with yourself. Give yourself permission to rest, to not push through the pain all the time.
2. Prioritize Rest Without Guilt
   There are days when I felt guilty for resting, as if I’m not “doing enough.” But I’m realizing that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Whether it’s extra sleep, quiet time alone, or simply doing nothing for a while, rest has helped me refuel when I thought I had nothing left. You don’t need to earn your rest. You deserve it just as you are.
3. Surround Yourself with What Feels Good
   There have been moments when I’ve needed to shut out the noise and just focus on the things that make me feel safe and at peace. Whether it’s time with people who uplift you, or even just being in spaces that bring you calm, taking care of your energy sometimes means cutting out anything or anyone that leaves you feeling drained.
4. Talk to Yourself with Compassion
   This has been one of the hardest lessons for me—learning to be gentle with myself. On the days when I feel like I should be “over it” or handling things better, I’ve had to remind myself that healing isn’t linear. I’m not weak for feeling the way I do. I’m human, and part of that means allowing myself to experience the full range of emotions without judgment. Treat yourself with the kindness you’d show a loved one going through the same thing.
5. Move Your Body—Even When It Feels Impossible
   There were days when even the thought of getting out of bed felt like too much, but I’ve learned that movement has the power to shift energy. Whether it’s dancing, taking a walk, or simply stretching, moving your body can be a way to release tension and remind yourself that you are still capable of moving forward—literally and figuratively. REB3L classes have been my lifeline in this, a reminder that even on the hardest days, I can still find strength in my body.

Moving Forward, One Step at a Time

This journey hasn’t been easy. But I’ve come to realize that taking care my energy is not just about survival—it’s about giving myself the space to heal deeply, to acknowledge the pain while also believing in the possibility of joy again. Every step, no matter how small, brings me closer to that place.

If you’re going through a hard season, please know that you’re not alone. It’s okay to take your time. It’s okay to be tired and to need space to rest and recharge. Protect your energy fiercely, because it’s what will carry you through to the other side. And remember, even in the darkest times, you are capable of healing and rising again.

Stay strong REB3Lnation. 

Tricia XO