Self awareness
Energy Accounting Questionnaire: Activities and People
The client consistently feels drained but doesn't know which specific interactions or tasks are the.
Many clients report feeling perpetually drained without a clear cause. They attribute their fatigue to large, amorphous stressors like “work” or “home life,” making it difficult to pinpoint the specific interactions or tasks that are truly depleting their reserves. This generalized sense of exhaustion leaves them feeling stuck, unable to make targeted changes.
This directive provides a systematic way to inventory the client’s weekly engagements, both tasks and social interactions, and correlate them with their energy levels. The goal is to move beyond guesswork and generalities. The client returns with a clear, personalized ledger of which specific activities and relationships are restorative and which are costly.
Energy Accounting Questionnaire: Activities and People
Consider your activities and interactions over the past 7 days. For each item below, rate how it affected your personal energy. Use the scale provided. Write the number in the rating column. If an item does not apply, leave it blank.
Scale: -2 = Very Draining -1 = Slightly Draining 0 = Neutral +1 = Slightly Energizing +2 = Very Energizing
Part 1: Activities
| Activity | Energy Rating (-2 to +2) |
|---|---|
| Attending meetings | |
| Responding to emails/messages | |
| Focused, individual work | |
| Commuting | |
| Household chores (cleaning, laundry) | |
| Preparing meals | |
| Paying bills / managing finances | |
| Physical exercise | |
| Watching TV / streaming content | |
| Reading | |
| Using social media | |
| Running errands (groceries, etc.) | |
| Planning your schedule or tasks | |
| [Add your own specific activity] | |
| [Add your own specific activity] | |
| [Add your own specific activity] |
Part 2: People & Interactions
| Interaction with: | Energy Rating (-2 to +2) |
|---|---|
| Your manager | |
| A specific direct report | |
| [Specific colleague’s name] | |
| [Specific colleague’s name] | |
| A client, customer, or patient | |
| Your partner / spouse | |
| [Specific child’s name] | |
| [Specific family member’s name] | |
| [Specific friend’s name] | |
| [Specific friend’s name] | |
| A large group of people | |
| A small group of people | |
| Time spent entirely alone | |
| [Add your own specific person] | |
| [Add your own specific person] | |
| [Add your own specific person] |
After completing both parts, review your ratings.
What were the three most draining items (lowest scores) this week? 1. 2. 3.
What were the three most energizing items (highest scores) this week? 1. 2. 3.
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