The Energy Equation: How to Thrive in a High-Stakes World

I’ve always been obsessed with figuring out what makes us tick—why some days I’m firing on all cylinders, and others I’m just… not. Recently, I stumbled across a framework that’s been a game-changer: the Energy and Mood Quadrant. It’s a simple 2x2 grid that plots your energy (high to low) against your mood (negative to positive), landing you in one of four zones: Survival, Performance, Recovery, or Burnout.