All of us at one point has been running on empty. It’s that feeling of not having an ounce of energy left when there’s so much to do. It’s that point of exhaustion and fatigue that we battle against in order to press forward and finish our goals.
I’m not referring to exercise when we want to rest, but instead, we push ourselves to keep working. Even though running on empty can be associated with physical exhaustion, it’s moreover a circumstance, such as a job or a series of tasks, which we must complete when we have no energy left.
This can be caused when we haven’t eaten and drank, sleep deprivation, or when we’ve overworked. Our mind and body feel depleted, and since we’re still functioning, it’s as if we’re running on empty.
Empty of what, exactly?
Food, sleep, rest, even downtime. And what are the consequences of running on empty? Poor work performance, poor decision making, a negative or grouchy attitude. It affects our mood tremendously, and it’s unfair to us and the people around us.
It’s important that we refuel our bodies and recharge after an exhausting day. We need to take care of ourselves–our mental and physical health, so that we don’t run on empty.
Fallton Havenstonne 