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Energy Drain Audit
Track every energy drain for a week, then eliminate or reduce three — and half your lost energy returns.
Goal
Identify recurring sources of mental and emotional energy drain in work life and address the top three.
Steps
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Carry a small notebook or phone note for 5 full work days.
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.
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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 app.
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