Because over the past couple of weeks - since the 5 Day Energy Reset actually - I’ve been doing really small, simple things to boost my energy - above all my Motivational Energy.

And I really do mean simple stuff: a bit of journaling, a bit of EFT tapping, a couple of inspiring podcasts

That’s it.

And the effect it’s had on me has genuinely taken me by surprise.

Not only am I feeling more alive and in flow (which I love) but I've noticed a big shift in how I’m thinking, that has honestly blown me away.

The questions I’m asking myself have changed. And the way I’m answering them has changed too.

It’s like I’ve unlocked not just my ability to dream expansively again, but I'm dreaming with a whole new level of clarity.

And it's flipping exciting.

But it’s also been a really important reminder:

When our energy is low, we don’t just feel tired - we start to shrink our lives without even realising it.

We dream smaller. We doubt more. We hold ourselves back.

But when you simply focus on getting that energy flowing again - particularly your Motivational energy - everything can shift.

Your perspective changes. Your ideas change. The direction you want to go in starts to become clearer.

And that is why reclaiming your energy really can be so life changing.

So if you’ve been feeling a bit flat lately… or a bit lost… or like you’re not quite fulfilling your potential…

I really want you to go and listen to this one.

So hit play on this Pep-Talk and let it remind you what's possible when you start putting your energy first 🔥

x Selina

P.S. I also share some exciting news about how - very soon - we can unlock our five energy zones together - and that is when the magic will really start to happen!

These Project You Pep-talks are brought to you by Selina Barker - founder and creator of the Project You journals

I am so proud of this book and how it has helped people over the years. But five years on, I've been asking myself: would I write the same book today? Or would I take people on a whole different journey?

What if burnout isn't just a problem to be solved, but a necessary ring of fire? The thing that gets us off the treadmill of daily grind and onto the path we were really supposed to be on?...

I'm not giving you any spoilers 😉 - hit play and dive into this conversation with me to find out what I answered.

And if you listen through to the end, you'll hear a surprise announcement - one that I wasn't going to make for another few weeks - but, well, I got caught up in the moment and as I say in the episode: it is time. Time for us to start going after our dreams and building the lives we really want to be living.

And if I can help you on your journey to doing that 😊

x Selina

SHOW NOTES:

🎧 Listen to the episode with Donna Lancaster over on my ​Another Way podcast​ where we talk about how burnout and breakdowns can often act as a portal that helps us transition from the first to second phase of life

📖 If you haven't got Burnt Out, you can buy it ​here. ​ It's currently ​£2.99 on Kindle!​ You can also listen to the first 27 mins of the audiobook on Google books ​here​

🧭 Feeling at a crossroads and ready for a change - but need help figuring out what and how? Come and see how I can help ​here​

These Project You Pep-talks are brought to you by Selina Barker - founder and creator of the Project You journals

The first announcement is that I've set myself a goal for 2026 to help 1,000 people reclaim their energy! 🥳🥳🥳

Every single time I say it out loud, I feel a flutter of excitement, because honestly, so many of us are running on empty and have just accepted that as normal. And I am on a mission to show people that it really doesn't have to be that way.

In the episode I talk about why we've normalised exhaustion, how we are in fact designed to thrive and how the five energy zones framework - that lies at the heart of my Time to Thrive journal - can help you unlock your energy so that, before you know it, you'll be feeling more energised than you have done in a long time - years even. That certainly was the case for me.

And here's the exciting part...I'm kicking everything off with a FREE five-day Energy Reset, starting on the 23rd of March.

Each day you'll get a short audio delivered straight to your inbox - just five minutes - walking you through one of the 5 energy zones, helping you spot where you're running low on energy, and giving you simple, doable things you can do to top yourself back up. Even if you've only got two minutes.

This is gentle, practical, and it works. I'll be doing it myself and I honestly can't wait.

If you're feeling that familiar spring tiredness and you're ready for more energy, this is for you.

👉 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FIVE-DAY ENERGY RESET HERE

I can't wait to do this together!

x Selina

P.S. If you already have the Time to Thrive journal, this 5-Day Energy Reset is the perfect opportunity to dive back in and start building your personal toolkit for thriving. And if you don't have it yet - while you absolutely don't need it to take part - it really is the best companion to have by your side. Just saying! 😊

👉 ORDER TIME TO THRIVE HERE

These Project You Pep-talks are brought to you by Selina Barker - founder and creator of the Project You journals

If you've never taken my ​burnout archetype quiz​ (or even if you have but it was a some time ago), you can do it today - it's free and takes 2 minutes!

TAKE THE QUIZ

I came up with the burnout archetypes while I was writing Burnt Out. I’d noticed that people don’t all burn out in the same way. The way we behave when we’re heading towards burnout, tends to reflect our personality and strengths.

It’s as if, when your fight-or-flight response kicks in, your best traits get jacked up on adrenaline - like they’ve had one too many espressos and gone a little loco.

The four burnout archetypes are:

• The Over-Giver
• The Over-Thinker
• The Over-Achiever
• The Over-Doer

And yes, you can be more than one, but there is always one that you slip into the most when you're under pressure.

Knowing which burnout archetype you are means you can spot the warning signs early on and take action before you crash. It’s a game changer!

​Take the quiz​ to find out which your dominant burnout archetype is.

These Project You Pep-talks are brought to you by Selina Barker - founder and creator of the Project You journals

However, while I am a big fan of harnessing that Spring energy to get started on new projects and plans, let me give you a loving word of warning: please remember that you are emerging from a long Winter, that used up a lot of your energy, so before you go rushing off to start new projects, first harness that Spring energy to recharge your batteries and fill up your cup.

Because THIS is us all crawling out of Winter right now. Tired and slightly dishevelled after making it through Winter 😂...

So if you're feeling low on energy right now, then please know that IT IS NATURAL.

That's why it's so important to first use that Spring energy for you. To fill up your cup and recharge your batteries.

So that by the time we hit Easter, you have built your energy reserves back up and have a genuine spring in your step.

Because the last thing I want is for you to get to Easter and be one of the many people suffering from what I call Easter Exhaustion.

So tune in to today's Project You Pep-talk and get my top tips on how to top up your energy zones as we step into Spring.

🎧 Hit play on today’s Pep-Talk to find out why Spring is the season where burnout happens the most - and what you can start doing today to build your energy back up

And you can order your Time to Thrive journal here at the projectyoushop.com

These Project You Pep-talks are brought to you by Selina Barker - founder and creator of the Project You journals