Worksheet
Closing the Energy Leaks: Identifying Emotional Drains and Reclaiming Energy
This worksheet helps you identify emotional energy leaks—habits such as overthinking, people-pleasing, or saying yes when you mean no. As you explore these drains, you learn how to redirect attention toward what nourishes you. Closing energy leaks restores clarity, confidence, and emotional vitality. Through guided self-reflection and future-self alignment, this tool supports you in reclaiming your energy with intention and compassion.
How to Use This Worksheet
Move through each step to connect with your grounded future self. Visualize who you are becoming, write the message this future version offers you, and read it aloud. Use the anchor phrase to reinforce your intention and take one aligned action that supports your energy today. Return to this practice whenever you feel depleted or disconnected.
Who It’s For
This worksheet is designed for individuals experiencing emotional exhaustion, lack of clarity, or difficulty setting boundaries. It supports anyone navigating burnout, people-pleasing patterns, or chronic self-doubt. Coaches and therapists may use this tool to help clients cultivate self-awareness and rebuild self-trust.
Expected Outcomes
• Improved awareness of what drains your emotional energy
• Stronger connection to your grounded future self
• Clearer boundaries and aligned decision-making
• Reduced burnout and emotional overwhelm
• Increased vitality, focus, and confidence
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References
Kumar, Vasavi (2023). Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams. New World Library.
Brown, Brené (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Hazelden Publishing.
Maslach, C., & Leiter, M. P. (2016). Burnout: A Brief History of a Psychological Term. Annual Review of Psychology.
Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT Skills Training Manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (1999). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change. Guilford Press.
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