High Performer, Low Energy? Let’s Fix That
- Carolyn Frost
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
"I can solve everyone else's problems, but somehow can't figure out how to take care of myself"
My client said this to me the other day in passing, and it hits on an important truth.
So many of us have mastered high performance, but miss the self-care piece.
The truth is, you can excel at both.
Here's how.
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✨ I N S P I R E
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
- Jim Rohn
✨ T H R I V E
10 Ways to Prioritize Wellbeing (Without Sacrificing Your Career)
1.) Schedule Non-Negotiable Hours
↳ Block 2 hours weekly for yourself - treat it like your most important meeting
2.) Practice the Energy Audit
↳ Track your energy levels (1-5) for a week, then schedule important work during your peak times
↳ Stand, stretch, breathe between meetings - your brain will thank you
4.) Master the Power Hour
↳ Claim the first 15 minutes before email - start your day on your terms
5.) Use the Stress-Success Loop
↳ After each stressful moment, take 30 seconds to list three quick wins
6.) Try a "Wellness Stack"
↳ Add one healthy habit to something you already do daily (morning coffee = quick stretch)
7.) Practice Strategic Incompetence
↳ Choose one area where "good enough" is perfect - not everything needs your A+ effort
8.) Create Micro-Wellness Moments
↳ Turn everyday moments (elevator rides, meeting transitions, screen breaks) into quick wellness checks
9.) Use the Energy Exchange Rule
↳ After each hour of intense focus, take 10 minutes to recharge - non-negotiable
10.) Implement Boundary Bookends
↳ Create distinct start/end rituals that separate work from personal time
There is huge power in simplicity.
Start with one shift and go from there ✨
👉🏼 P.S. On making nutrition work...
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Have a beautiful week friends.
Carolyn
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