What’s Quietly Draining You? Here’s How to Find Out

Feeling stretched thin? Try this quick energy audit to cut what’s quietly draining you, and free up bandwidth for what matters.

Midlife burnout doesn’t always arrive in flames or a flashy sports car. Sometimes it shows up in small, invisible leaks… in a meeting series that leaves you flat, a client you dread, or a habit that costs more energy than it gives.

When you’re spread thin, it’s easy to think you need a better schedule. But believe me, you can plan your time down to the half-hour, colour-code your calendar, and still end every day feeling like you’re behind.

Sometimes, the hours aren’t the problem. It’s what each one costs you.

If you’re craving more freedom, it might be the way you expend energy that needs adjusting.

Try this small but powerful step: run an energy audit.

One Step Closer is our no-fluff series on taking small, intentional steps toward a freer, location-independent life — without burning out or starting over.