Time. Energy. Money.

energy money resources time Jan 21, 2026
 

  

You have three resources. That's it. 

Time. Energy. Money.

Everything you build in your career, your business, or your life comes down to how you manage these three things.

And these resources are connected.

When you say yes to something that drains your energy, it costs you time AND money.

When you waste time on things that don't matter, you deplete your energy AND your bank account suffers.

How you invest these resources, and how you protect them, will shape everything you create.

TIME: You can't create more of it. You can only decide how to spend it.

Say YES to:
→ Activities that align with your biggest goal for the year
→ Relationships and projects that energize you

Say NO to:
→ Meetings that could be an email
→ Requests that don't serve your priorities 

Worried about disappointing people or being judged? That's your nervous system trying to keep you safe by avoiding conflict. But all you're doing is giving away time you can't get back.

ENERGY: This is your most underestimated resource. You can have all the time and money in the world, but if you're exhausted, you can't use them effectively.

Say YES to:
→ Rest without guilt
→ Boundaries that protect your capacity to think clearly and lead well

Say NO to:
→ Working through burnout
→ People and situations that constantly drain you with no return

Worried that resting means you're weak or falling behind? That's your nervous system in overdrive, telling you to keep going even when your body is saying stop. But running on fumes just makes everything harder.

MONEY: It isn't just about how much you make. It's about what you do with it.

Say YES to:
→ Investments that grow your skills, your business, or your capacity
→ Spending on things that save you time or energy (delegation, systems, support)

Say NO to:
→ Expenses that feel good in the moment but don't move you forward
→ Undercharging because you're afraid of what people will think

Are you saying yes to things you can't afford because you're afraid of missing out? That's your nervous system in scarcity mode, making you grab at opportunities even when they're not the right fit.

Your time, energy, and money are limited. Every time you say yes to something, you're saying no to something else.

Are you saying yes to the right things?

Because when you protect these three resources, when you invest them intentionally instead of wasting them unconsciously, everything changes. You stop working harder and start working smarter.

Today: 👉 Do a quick audit of your calendar, your energy, and your bank account.

Ask yourself:
→ Where am I giving away time that doesn't serve my goals?
→ What's draining my energy that I need to stop tolerating?
→ Where am I spending money that isn't creating value?

And then commit to just ONE change to start with. Say no to something you've been saying yes to that wastes your time, energy or money.

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