Let’s face it: feeling drained of energy is the worst!

Even when the plot twists of life throw massive stress balls your way, energy means you can still show up as the capable powerhouse of brilliance you are.

But when energy is sapped? Yeah, not so much…

According to scientists, energy is the ability to do work. (Suddenly, it makes so much sense why women need so much energy – we have a lot of work to do!)

In your body, part of the work of making you energy is done by specialized sub-units in your cells called mitochondria. These tiny shape-shifters change size and shape by splitting apart (fission) or coming together (fusion) to maintain cell health and produce energy.

This brings us to another F. (Get your mind out of the gutter – 😅 I’m talking about friction!)

Friction also creates energy and it occurs when two surfaces meet and rub against each other.

🥰 This feels great when you’re cold and rub your two hands together to create heat.

😠 And it feels not-so-great when the two “surfaces” are two people in a power struggle. The other “surface” doesn’t even need to be another individual. It could be you in a power struggle with your hormonally challenged midlife body. 🙃

✦ Friction
Conflict, disharmony.

✦ Fusion
Merging, harmony.

✦ Fission
Separation, parting ways.

 

So, what does all this have to do with living your best, most soulfull life?

All three F’s can occur during change — and impact your emotional wellbeing!

When you’re not supported, guided, and loved through that change, the friction of it all can sap your energy and happiness. 😩

Feeling tired, like, a lot? It may be time to face that challenge head-on!

You, like me, may find that given the choice, you’d prefer your personal growth to come wrapped with golden ribbons through fusion — coming together in supported and loving connection. Like in Soulfull Community, where you connect with other midlife women to learn, grow, and dish on the latest Netflix craze, eating up your Saturday nights. 🍿✨

Sometimes change comes in other, less pretty packages….

Maybe you:

🆇 Pictured glorious freedom and quiet nights when the kids moved out. And instead, the “kids” (and their laundry) keep coming back. 🧺 🙄

🆇 Thought you’d be nuzzling into your partner’s neck, swooning with newfound found and ever-deepening closeness. Instead, like roommates, you argue over the “right” way to load the dishwasher. (Let’s not be ridiculous; it’s obviously your way. Even I know that!) 🤭

🆇 Expected to be CEO by now, running your passion project full-time. But instead, you’re dealing with office drama and trying to remember where you left your coffee mug (again). 😵‍💫

🆇 Imagined you’d be so fit you could run marathons forever. Instead, you’re catching your breath after chasing a mischievous pup who thought the mail getting delivered meant it was time for the ultimate game of tag. 🥵

🆇 Dreamt of spontaneous adventures with your all-time fave loved ones. Yet instead, the most exciting place you’ve spontaneously visited is the grocery store. Again. 😑

When life isn’t lining up with your expectations, ideals, and (eh-hem) rules, the friction can feel especially painful — and quietly wear down your emotional wellbeing. 😖

So, how about trying something new?

 

Ready to protect your emotional wellbeing? Try adding fusion where friction lives.

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