Would you ever leave the house with your phone at 20%—knowing you won’t see a charger for the rest of the day?
In a recent workshop, I asked this. One brave soul said yes (her parents were not thrilled), but everyone else shook their heads.
👉 Here’s the kicker: Why do we treat our phones better than we treat ourselves?
We wouldn’t gamble with battery life, but we gamble with our own energy, mood, and health all the time:
Pushing through exhaustion
Skipping movement
Ignoring the little things that fuel us
And then we wonder why we’re stuck in survival mode.
The Science: Positivity as Fuel
Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory explains why this matters.
- Positive emotions (joy, gratitude, awe, connection) don’t just feel good.
- They broaden perspective → new possibilities.
- They build resources → resilience, creativity, stronger relationships.
Translation: positivity isn’t fluff. It’s fuel.
The Self-Check: SAVOR Framework
We used my SAVOR framework as a quick dashboard:
- Sustenance – how you’re fueling with food
- Activity – how you’re moving
- Vitality – sleep, rest, recovery
- Organization – environment, systems
- Refueling – joy, connection, meaning
Ask yourself: Where are your lights blinking red?
The Shift: Small Charges Count
Just like plugging in your phone, even a tiny charge helps:
5 minutes of movement
One moment of savoring
A boundary well-kept
Knowledge is great—but action is the true power source.
With warmth,
Julie
