The 5-Minute Energy Audit

A lot of people quit on their healthy habits —

not because they’re lazy,

but because they’re exhausted.

But when exhaustion sets in, it feels like laziness.

And that leads to one of the most common (and damaging) assumptions: 

“I must not have enough discipline.”

So you double down. 

Try to get “back on track.”

Push harder.

Until… burnout hits again.

If that sounds familiar, pause for a minute.

Before you start feeling guilty or get mad at yourself for “never being able to follow through”...

Check your energy!

Here’s a quick 5-Minute Energy Audit to run through:

Mental: Am I overwhelmed, overstimulated, or distracted?
→  Think: Too much screen time, no real breaks, constant multitasking.

Physical: Am I actually tired? Or dehydrated? Or skipping movement?
→  Think: Woke up 3x last night. Haven’t moved much today. Living on caffeine. Ate mostly carbs.

Emotional: Am I emotionally drained? Holding onto stress? People-pleasing?
→  Think: Can’t stop thinking about that convo yesterday. Been saying yes too much.

This stuff matters a LOT more than you think it does. 

So before you start feeling defeated or rework your entire plan:

Pick one thing from your audit — and take a small action that supports it!

Mental’s off?
→ Set a 20-minute phone-free window tonight. Go for a walk, sit outside, or just do nothing without a screen.

Physical’s off?
→ Eat something with 25+ g of protein before 10 am tomorrow. Or get outside for 10 minutes. Doesn’t need to be a “workout.” Just move.

Emotional’s off?
→ Spend time with a good friend. Cancel or reschedule something you’re dreading. You’re allowed to! 

Just pick one thing and follow through.

And if you need help with a plan that meets you where you’re at and fits into YOUR schedule… Click the "Let's Connect" button or call us at 408-371-1212 to schedule your free Results Roadmap Meeting with our caring personal trainers and embark on your fitness journey today!

We’ll keep it simple.

Make it an amazing day,
The Method3 Fitness Team

Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose.  Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities.  

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