Balancing Energy and Purpose

This chapter discusses assessing personal energy across physical, emotional, cerebral, and spiritual domains while reflecting on the author's journey in psychology and education. It highlights the influential moments that led to a leadership role at Yale and the launch of a popular happiness course, addressing mental health issues among students. The narrative emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal limits and making intentional choices to maintain balance, culminating in a metaphor illustrating the necessity of prioritizing commitments for overall wellbeing.