Honor Your Energy: Build Rhythms That Restore

Let energy lead. Let time follow.

When you stop forcing a calendar to do the work of a nervous system, everything softens. In this episode, we map a kinder way to plan your week, by focusing on energy. You’ll learn the four rhythm tools (anchors, buffers, caps, recovery), how to stack micro-supports (move • nourish • connect), and why boundaries become obvious when you honor capacity first.

What You’ll Hear:

• Energy over hours: plan by capacity, not idealized time blocks
• The 4 rhythm tools:Anchors (non-negotiable supports)
• Buffers (transition + margin)
• Caps (upper limits that prevent over-giving)
• Recovery (intentional reset after output)
• Micro-rhythms: daily “move • nourish • connect” check
• Seasons & cycles: adjust pace for real life, not fantasy life
• Boundaries that hold: your pace is a boundary and a kindness

Try This (3 minutes):

• Circle one anchor for tomorrow (e.g., 10-min walk, lunch away from screen).
• Add one buffer before/after your hardest block (5–10 min).
• Set one cap (end time or max number).
• Schedule one recovery pocket (15–20 min) after your biggest output.

Links & Resources:

Join us for this month's Restoration Sessions (free): https://renaemdupuis.com/restoration-sessions/

🌿 The Pause Membership: https://renaemdupuis.com/the-pause-membership/

Credits: Host: Renae M. Dupuis • Recorded: Oct 29, 2025

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