About Agni Skafidas
My friend Ms S is on her best way to set up her own homestead in a city. Over the years, she’s been exploring new ways to become self-sufficient, even having chicken in her backyard at some stage. During the lockdown, she made some amazing cakes and sweets. Little Martha Steward, you know. Yet, I was surprised when she confessed the other day: “I’ve no idea what to cook for dinner anymore!”
“It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort.” Jillian Michaels
2020 has been a right off for many of us and our plans. Weddings have been postponed, plans for holidays in exotic places cancelled and even smaller projects have been altered. The uncertainty of what can we do when has tremendously impacted my family, friends and clients. Are you in a similar boat?
“Minimalism is the constant art of editing your life.” Danny Dover
“What I know for sure is that when you declutter – whether it’s on your home, your head or your heart – it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life and your family.” Peter Walsh
“A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you.” Unknown
“Let it go. Change the channel. Turn it off. Unsubscribe. Unfollow. Mute. Block. Walk away. Breathe.” The Minimalists
How did you get on tracking your energy levels over the last week? Were you able to complete last week’s energy tracker or did you fall asleep after a long, exhausting day? It’s time we’ll get to remove the energy vampires in your life and let you recharge your batteries.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe
On weekends, I’ve a little routine of having a coffee and scrolling through LinkedIn. Then, there was this post by Sean Hall. Sean focuses on mental health and wellbeing and has shares some fascinating insights. His TEDx talk on having more energy hit me: Our energy levels are depleted!
Of the 7,000 professionals he has assessed, women feel they only have energy 48% of the time. Men barely make it above the half mark with 51%. Those are scary statistics! How much energy do you have?