6 Energy-Draining Habits to Quit This Year

Quit these habits to maximize your energy.

Victor Mong
6 min readJan 2, 2025
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There’s a war for your energy. Most of the time, you’re losing.

News flash: The culprit isn’t always the big stuff. It’s the seemingly innocent behaviors that quietly drain your energy reserves every day.

It’s time to call them out.

Having an Opinion About Everything

Not every situation requires your input. Not every conversation neeeds you to step in an give an opinion.

Most people can’t let a topic pass them by without having a say. They think they need to have an opinion about everything.

That’s why they feel the need to comment, analyze, or judge every situation, event, or conversation that crosses your path, whether online or offline.

This habit isn’t harmless. Every time you feel compelled to have an opinion on everything, you create a mental traffic jam. Why?

Because your mind is constantly processing information, forming arguments, and defending your stance. Over time, this leaves you mentally fatigued and emotionally drained.

Imagine spending hours debating a news story with friends. The topic doesn’t impact your life directly, but you argue…

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Victor Mong
Victor Mong

Written by Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com

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