The 3 emotional energies: how do we feel when each of them predominates?

It is as we accumulate tiredness and fatigue that we also begin to feel a little depressed..

We find obstacles and problems that were not there before, time passes more slowly and a simple comment can upset us in an unexpected and unfair way. Without properly controlling and guiding our energy and tension, we can lose the ability to be alert and our work, personal or sports performance will be diminished..

This energy and this tension that we talk about is the sensation of mood, so influential in each of the things we do. Moods always move us. They can motivate us, push us to act. And they can lead us to the opposite, to close ourselves off, or blind us. Robert E. Thayer, professor of psychology at California State University, identifies four basic states of energy and tension that can alter or promote our emotional state:

Tense energy

High voltage and high energy. Pleasant feeling of activation and power. The subject is activated at very high levels. Under the influence of tense energy, the person tends to make efforts to achieve their goals, but without pause for reflection. A steamroller that, if it persists over time, will only achieve total exhaustion.

calm energy

Low voltage and high energy. Serenity and tranquility, in addition to the feeling of certain control over oneself. There is no tension, but a state of vigilance, optimism and well-being. Creativity and vitality therefore increase under this type of energy. Tense fatigue: High voltage and low energy. Physical and mental fatigue. It is accompanied by nervousness, anxiety and often causes states of low self-esteem.

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Quiet tiredness

Low voltage and low energy. Pleasant, restful state. Our function will be to identify the type of energy that we manifest at each moment, trying to enhance states of calm energy and calm fatigue, minimizing moments of tense energy and fatigue. Thus, we will strengthen our performance and well-being, become more competent and perform our tasks appropriately.

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