As an executive mom, you maybe no stranger to long days and packed calendars. But if you find yourself feeling completely wiped out by mid-afternoon, despite eating well and trying to ‘do everything right’, it might not just be your busy schedule. It could be the hidden energy drainers woven into your daily routine.
The truth is, it is often not the big things that wear us down. It is the small, repeated habits that quietly tax your body and nervous system until you are running on fumes. And the most frustrating part? You have probably been taught to ignore them or ‘push through’. In this blog, let's talk about what is really draining your energy and what to do about it.
Poor Posture = Constant Energy Leak:
When your body is out of alignment, shoulders rounded, hips shifted, head poking forward, it has to work overtime just to keep you upright. That means muscles are firing all day when they shouldn’t be, draining your energy without you even noticing.
Try this instead:
Start with small posture resets throughout your day. A simple check-in at your desk: Are your ears over your shoulders? Is your core gently engaged? Little shifts like this save energy and ease tension.
Start with small posture resets throughout your day. A simple check-in at your desk: Are your ears over your shoulders? Is your core gently engaged? Little shifts like this save energy and ease tension.
Shallow Breathing Keeps You in “Fight-or-Flight” mode:
Rushed mornings, back-to-back Zooms, and endless to-do lists can cause shallow, upper-chest breathing, which tells your nervous system to stay alert and stressed. Over time, this constant stress state contributes to fatigue, inflammation, and spinal (back , neck) and nerve pain.
Try this instead:
Take 1–2 minutes to pause and breathe deeply into your belly. Exhale slowly. This helps reset your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore focus.
Take 1–2 minutes to pause and breathe deeply into your belly. Exhale slowly. This helps reset your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore focus.
Micro-Tension You Don’t Realise You’re Holding:
Do you clench your jaw when you're concentrating? Do you shrug your shoulders when stressed? These micro-tensions may seem harmless but they build up and lead to spinal and nerve pain, stiffness, and exhaustion.
Try this instead:
Set reminders to soften your jaw, drop your shoulders, and wiggle your fingers and toes. Movement, even those done sitting at your desk, sends a signal of safety to your body and restores energy.
Set reminders to soften your jaw, drop your shoulders, and wiggle your fingers and toes. Movement, even those done sitting at your desk, sends a signal of safety to your body and restores energy.
You deserve energy that lasts. If you have been blaming your energy dips on age or ‘just being busy’ it is time for a reframe. The way you breathe, move, and carry yourself matters and small shifts can make a big difference.
HERE is a free video guide on ‘Quick and Easy Desk Based Exercises to avoid spinal & joint pain’ These are simple and easy exercises that can be done in under 2-3 minutes while sitting at your desk at work or from the comfort of your home.
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