Achieve:

Renewal

Balance and Restoration

academy

Answers: When is enough, enough?

Restoration through balance and perspective. This is about finding restoration and renewal to prevent failures that come from burn-out. It’s about not jeopardizing other important things along the way.

lesson 1

Introduction

course objectives

  • Identify specific times in your life where you have been “running on empty.” 
  • Describe the “seasons” model for renewal and use it to understand the short term “imbalances” in your life. 
  • Recognize when you need renewal in each of the five “gas tanks”: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, and Social.
  • Review your recent past and identify situations where “tapping out” would have been a better choice.

Learning Objectives

Renewal is how we replenish the energy that we all use daily. 

We must learn to assess and balance our energy levels. 

personal assessments

a moment for reflection

Renewal Pre-Assessment

“Running on Empty” is a common phrase to describe getting through something challenging when we’re low on energy. As you consider the “tanks” below, it may be helpful to think of a particular area of your life where your energy needs measuring. Maybe it’s work, parenting, physical exercise, a relationship, etc.

Physical Energy is the energy to DO things. Mental Energy is the energy to THINK about things. Emotional Energy is the energy to CARE about or for things/persons. Spiritual Energy is about the energy to CONNECT to something sublime or profound. Social Energy is about the energy to ENGAGE with others.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

lesson 2

Seasons

Guam Seasons

Just as there are seasons in nature, there are seasons in our Journey to Purpose. 

As we learn to navigate between learning, building, bridging, and bonding, we can effectively balance expending our energy and finding Renewal as we pursue our objectives.

Achieve Pillar Overview

The four elements of the Achieve pillar help us avoid burn out, connect to meaningful rewards, find additional sources 

of motivation through personal growth, and experience a sense of meaning and contribution, by focusing on the right things.

lesson 3

Renewal and Depletion

Virtual Tanks

Just as cars need fuel, we need energy. There are five unique types of energy that fill our “tanks” and give us what we need throughout the day. 

Renewal is about finding energy for our Journey to Purpose before our tanks hit empty.

Three Renewal Strategies

It is important to be conscious of our energy fuel gauge, so we know when it is time to renew. 

By monitoring our energy levels we can plan and engage in renewing activities when necessary.

Lonely and Exhausted

Renewal is vital to our health, happiness, and success; and failing to renew can have devastating effects on us and our relationships. 

Loneliness and exhaustion are two common side effects that can be avoided with planning and practice.

personal assessments

a moment for reflection

Loneliness Exercise

We pay a high price when we allow the various energy tanks in our lives to become depleted. Loneliness is one indicator that we need renewal. Because it is vital to your health, happiness, and success, consider how you are affected (or not) by loneliness.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

Engaged Renewal

What activities come to mind when you think of the word “Renewal”? Renewal can come in many forms, it doesn’t just have to be taking a nap or a break. 

In many cases, engaging with the right things is more energizing than disengaging from everything.

lesson 4

The Cost of Abundance

Extravagant vs Extraordinary

Renewing our energy can be as simple as going for a walk, eating an ice cream cone, or talking with an old friend. 

These are times when the ordinary becomes the extraordinary.

personal assessments

a moment for reflection

Extraordinary Exercise

Its tempting, when a relationship has been ignored, to want to revive it by doing something “big” or “flashy.” Sometimes that’s the right approach. Sometimes choosing to do something extra-ordinary (like going for a walk with a friend or spending 30 minutes combing out your cat’s fur) can be just as relationship building but with very little extravagance or material costs.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

lesson 5

The Four Human Seasons

The Human Seasons

In life, we should be intentional about where we choose to focus our attention. 

Different times in our lives will require focus on different things, and that is okay.

personal assessments

a moment for reflection

Season Exercise

Do you spend a large portion of your time building knowledge and skills? What about working or parenting? Do you spend a significant amount of time working on relationships or mentoring and supporting those who need your help? Take a moment to consider where you are invested and where you want to be doing more.

Note: Reflection is critical to the learning process. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness that lies below the level of consciousness (learn more). It also triggers emotions which create neurological connections, or cognitive markers that facilitate memory (learn more). Sometimes these reflection opportunities may seem silly or unnecessary. But the science shows it will increase both memory and understanding. All of your reflection entries are captured in your Life Journal, which you can access at any time here or from the Command Center.

lesson 6

Surrendering

Informed Surrender

Knowing when we need a break, and taking that break, is vital to our continued success. 

Do you take occasional breaks as part of your Renewal strategy?

lesson 7

Conclusion

Renewal Conclusion

Renewal is vital to our continued progression along the Journey to Purpose. 

How will you refill your energy?

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