12 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Energy Starting Now by Heather K Adams (www.fairygodboss.com)

We all know how important it is to eat right, exercise, sleep well and balance work with relaxation. One thing we don't often talk about is why all that is so very important, but it's all about protecting your mental energy. You can be in the best shape of your life, but if something (or someone) is draining you mentally, you're going to feel terrible.

That job you thought you'd love? It looks good on paper, but the office is a gossip-laden minefield, and you dread going in. To really be living your best life, you need to know how to protect your energy from negativity like a bad or draining workplace. 

Protecting your energy is critical not only for your ability to get your work done well, but also for you to be mentally and emotionally capable to be your best in and outside of work. At Fairygodboss, we aim to help women achieve their career goals — and you won't be able to hit your incredible goals without making sure you're distressed, mentally healthy and reenergized.

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