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Values Energy Map

Values Series · Values & energy

When energy is limited, let your values decide where it goes, before other people's expectations decide for you.

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01

My energy this week

Shade in how full your battery usually feels this week.

The sheet shows a battery with five segments to shade.
012345
emptyfull
What's draining me
What refills me
02

My energy budget

Imagine 20 energy points this week. Shade where they'll go.

Must-dos

0…20
Value:

Points for this value

0…20
Value:

Points for this value

0…20
Value:

Points for this value

0…20

Protected rest

0…20

Over 20? Something will run on empty. Look for a must-do to shrink or share before cutting your rest.

03

The "worth it?" check

Before saying yes to something new this week

Does it match one of my values? Pick one

  • Yes
  • Not really
Which one?

Do I have the points for it? Pick one

  • Yes
  • Not this week
About how many?
What would it take points from?Is that a trade I'm okay with?

Sources and credits. If most days feel like low-energy days, that's useful information to bring to your care team or support people.