Today I'll discuss level 3 energy which is the first and lowest level of anabolic or building energy available to us as we work within our businesses. In fact, it can be a mixed bag of anabolic/catabolic energy depending on the circumstances at hand. Often, I'll see a client in inner/outer conflict over a challenge they are facing in business. They may be frustrated and stressed out to varying degrees. Shifting to level 3 energy is a common occurrence which leads to a more productive attitude.

Level 3 Energy

Core Thought: Responsibility

As we move away from conflict and stress, taking responsibility for how we feel and the choices we make is a huge step in mindset. We begin to take things less personally and are less controlled by the influence of others.

Core Emotion: Forgiveness

When I work with a client that is burned out or in victim mode, I'll often talk about working towards forgiveness of self as it's the first real anabolic mindset that starts to create peace of mind. From there, they can move to higher anabolic energy levels and refresh themselves emotionally. This is also where pardoning others often takes place and resentment or anger is diffused.

Core Action/Result: Cooperation

Here, we can get back on track and start working towards our ambitions and goals in a more productive way vs. some level of conflict. With conflict in the rear view mirror, teams begin to tolerate each other again at this energy level.

I often look at this energy level as the level of rationalization to move forward.

"I really should do this, it's the right thing to do."

"We just need to do the best we can with what we have."

The best example I can think of to illustrate level 3 energy is a factory worker that punches the time clock everyday for 30 years. They live for the weekends as they really aren't that thrilled with their job. The rationalize by telling themselves that if they put in the time, they'll have a healthy pension at the end and they can enjoy life more when they retire. It's a getting by mentality.

There are times in our businesses where level 3 energy is absolutely the best choice. We all have commitments and tasks that we aren't as enthusiastic about as others. If you are in a sales position, there are times when getting things done through persuasion and charisma may serve you best.

Advantages Of Level 3 Energy

Don't allow others to get in the way
With this mindset, negativity can be avoided, blocked, and released
Allows focus to be reset

Negatives Of Level 3 Energy

Can be manipulative
Underlying issues can go unaddressed (Shift back to conflict easily)
Tolerance can lead to complacency

In regards to leadership, often it's a mindset of I win and if you win too, great. A leader expects their staff to cooperate and tolerate. They rule by force and position. They tend to lead with logic that lacks compassion. Sure, things will get done and teams many times are productive, but the zest and synergy is nowhere to be found. There are far more anabolic choices available to us as leaders and business owners.

The Great News

We can change the way we "show up" energetically over time with ourselves and the people we touch and lead. First, we must have more understanding around our conditioning and tendencies. Who we are at our best. What choices we have to move up the scale with our inner experience and create new substance.

Where might rationalizing pull you out of conflict?

Your Coach,

Todd

Transitioning Into Anabolic/Building Energy