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Energy Drain Audit

“Energy Drain Audit” is a short 20-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. Track every energy drain for a week, then eliminate or reduce three — and half your lost energy returns. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Track every energy drain for a week, then eliminate or reduce three — and half your lost energy returns.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Identify recurring sources of mental and emotional energy drain in work life and address the top three.

Steps

1

Carry a small notebook or phone note for 5 full work days.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You typically uncover 5-8 drains that were obvious in hindsight but invisible until tracked.

Evidence base

School: Burnout Research / Positive Psychology

Founders: Christina Maslach · Tony Schwartz (2010)

Built on Christina Maslach's Burnout Inventory (1981) and Tony Schwartz's research in The Way We're Working Isn't Working (2010) on managing energy not time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Energy Drain Audit" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.

When will I notice the effect of "Energy Drain Audit"?

You typically uncover 5-8 drains that were obvious in hindsight but invisible until tracked. In the short term: After addressing the top three, 1-2 hours of high energy return daily — usually in afternoons that were lost.

Is "Energy Drain Audit" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Burnout Research / Positive Psychology (Christina Maslach, Tony Schwartz (2010)). Built on Christina Maslach's Burnout Inventory (1981) and Tony Schwartz's research in The Way We're Working Isn't Working (2010) on managing energy not time.

Is "Energy Drain Audit" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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