Social Skills Mastery 261. Why You Feel Drained When You're "Doing Everything Right"
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Dec 28, 2025 Feeling drained despite success? Discover how constant self-monitoring and the pressure to manage impressions can exhaust your nervous system. Learn the power of slowing your speech, correcting posture, and allowing silence to create a sense of safety. Over-apologizing and social over-functioning drain energy, so embrace genuine curiosity instead. Small shifts in your environment can spark new energy, while aligning your daily activities with personal values prevents stagnation. Regain your presence and vitality without losing your authentic self!
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Hidden Self-Management Drains Energy
- Exhaustion often comes from internal self-management, not just workload.
- You're running two jobs: visible performance and hidden self-monitoring, which drains energy.
Adjust Posture To Signal Safety
- Lengthen your spine and relax your shoulders to signal safety to your nervous system.
- Small posture changes free up energy and make you feel more present in rooms.
Slow Speech To Reduce Pressure
- Slow your speech slightly so words arrive instead of racing past them.
- This recalibration reduces internal pressure and conserves mental energy.