Whatever you want to achieve in life, your energy is critical!

Let me first explain why I decided to start writing about the power of energy. I typically have a high level of energy, both in work, in social life and in sports. As you can imagine, I enjoy it very much.

However, in November 2018 I had an accident playing field hockey. A ball hit my head, so hard that I had to go to the hospital and next to closing a large wound, I got diagnosed with 3 skull fractures and a concussion. The wound and the skull fractures healed within a few weeks. The concussion however took 9 months to recover from. Nine months of living with an energy level (much) lower than what I was used to. It led me to reflect on energy and to learn by doing. I learned to choose consciously for activities that give me energy and avoid activities that cost me energy. It led me to decide more carefully which social activities I would attend and which not, to drink less alcohol, to go home earlier and I learned how to prevent wasting energy by wanting to please everyone around me. It also led me to quit my job, because I was not aligned with my values and my purpose anymore.