10 things that drain our energy every day

Are you always comparing yourself to others or trying to control situations you have no control over? Sara Kuburic, writer and psychotherapist lists 11 things that might be draining our energy.

Published on: Mar 24, 2022 3:02 PM IST

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Are you always exhausted because you are too conscious about what other people might think of you or you are trying too hard to impress? Are you always comparing yourself to others or trying to control situations you have no control over? Sara Kuburic, writer and psychotherapist lists 11 things that might be draining our energy. (Pexels)

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Trying to be perfect: Doing things as best as we can gives you satisfaction but trying way too hard to be perfect can make you unhappy at the end of the day. (Pexels)

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Trying to control situations we have no control over: Things do not always go as we plan. Tendency to control only brings misery. (Pixabay)

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Comparing ourselves to others: We all have our shortcomings and no two people are same. Comparing can get you in a negative zone. (Pixabay)

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Seeking external approval constantly: Human beings are designed to seek approval from others, but constantly doing it can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. (Pexels)

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Committing to things we have no time for: It's hard for some people to say no because of which you commit to tasks that you cannot accommodate in your schedule. (Unsplash)

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Trying to be someone other than who we are: We may pretend to be someone else to gain approval but it doesn't work in long run and diminishes your energy. (Unsplash)

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Doing things that don't bring us joy: There are some things which we include in routine but over the period of time they become a pain. Sticking to doing these tasks can only bring unhappiness. (Unsplash)

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Holding on to our past mistakes: We can curse us for what we did wrong in the past but we cannot change it. One must forgive and forget quickly. (Pexels)

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Worrying about what people think about us: People's perception is not in our control and worrying about their opinion can be energy-draining. (Pexels)

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Criticizing or judging ourselves: Judging self is as bad as criticizing others. Be kind to yourself. (Pexels)