The base exercise aims to help us recognize which of our everyday activities consume most energy, which boost our energy levels and how we can manage them efficiently.
Energy here means mental energy. Activities that require us using our strong suits may tire us out physically, but boost our energy mentally.
Step one: introduction
Activities that require us using our strong suits and give us energy will be referred to as green activities
You really enjoy them
They make you feel energetic
You lose track of time
You look forward to pursuing them
You respond well even under pressure or stress
Activities that require us using our weak spots and consume our energy will be referred to as red activities
You don't enjoy them
Today exhaust you
Time seems to slow down
You do not look forward to pursuing them
They require a lot of effort on your part to self-control and concentrate
Step two list your red and green activities
During the course of the week, list your red and green activities on a daily basis and note the energy levels they consume or boost respectively.
Step three note what each activity offers or detracts.
For example; Green activity → Exercising → Boosts my energy → Gives me a healthy and toned body
Step four evaluation
Could you increase green activities in your daily schedule? Could you manage red activities more efficiently? Could you outsource them or reform them?