10/16/2026
Not everyone deserves unlimited access to your energy. ✨
One of the things I've suggested to people over the years is something I call energy boxes.
We all have people in our lives who seem to take more energy than they give. Sometimes they're people we love deeply. And setting boundaries with those people isn't always easy.
So here's a little visualization exercise I like to recommend.
Imagine creating a box for each person who regularly drains your energy.
Now imagine the energetic cord connecting you to that person being attached to their box instead of directly to you.
Give that box a specific amount of energy. YOU decide how much you're willing to give.
Once that box is empty, that's it. They're done for the day, week, or however long you've decided.
No borrowing from tomorrow's energy. No dipping into another box. No draining your own reserves because someone else wants more.
The box is empty. Period.
This isn't about punishing anyone, withholding love, or being selfish. It's about recognizing that you can care about someone without exhausting yourself to meet their every need.
And if visualizing a little energetic box helps you practice those boundaries in real life, then use the box!
You are allowed to love people without giving them every last piece of yourself. 💜