Energy is Your Ultimate Currency | @caroline-cavanagh | The Anxiety Alchemist

31 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, the speaker likens personal energy to a form of currency, emphasizing that, like money, it must be managed and invested wisely. They argue that allowing energy to run "into the red" leads to trouble, and propose that active, enriching experiences—specifically time spent in the mountains and skiing long distances—serve as effective investments that replenish and boost energy. The speaker challenges the common belief that relaxation requires passive inactivity, suggesting instead that activities that make one feel better and more alive are the true way to recharge.

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I see energy a lot like a currency. And when we use that word currency, most people think automatically of money. But energy, I see a lot like being money. You need to invest in it because if it actually goes into the red, you're in trouble. And the mountains are somewhere that I find my energy gets boosted. I love just the rawness Of standing there at the top of the world and just seeing miles of snowy peaks in front of me. But it's also a holiday that even though it's very physical, skiing 25 to 30 miles a day, that also tops up my energy. Because a lot of people think to relax you need to be passive, but that's not the case. Anything that enriches you and makes you feel better, leaves you feeling more energized, is an investment in your energy.