Running out of energy doesn’t just leave you tired — it can make anxiety feel louder. In this episode, we explore the idea of an “energy budget” and how managing your physical and mental resources can support emotional balance. We also look at a common blind spot: we’re not great at predicting how future situations will feel, which can lead to overcommitting and overspending our energy. Drawing from my personal experience with chronic fatigue, we break down how to pace yourself, prioritize what matters, and build in enough recovery to stay steady.


[00:00:00] - Introduction to Situational Strategies
[00:00:47] - Foundational Strategies Recap
[00:01:52] - Understanding the Process Model of Emotion Generation
[00:04:06] - Types of Situation-Focused Strategies
[00:06:35] - The Role of Appraisal in Emotional Experience
[00:07:57] - Misjudging Future Emotional Responses
[00:14:41] - The Energy Envelope Concept
[00:19:49] - Managing Your Energy Budget
[00:25:06] - Conclusion


For full show notes including resources mentioned go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/anxiety-and-your-energy-budget-

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