By Dr. WANG Ming-min

I am a typical low-energy person.

Low-energy individuals refer to those who consistently experience low physical strength and energy levels, exhibiting characteristics such as easy fatigue, social avoidance, and a preference for sleeping. This is not simply "laziness" or "weak willpower," but a complex phenomenon involving multiple physiological, psychological, and behavioral aspects.

Physiologically, people with low energy levels experience fatigue after physical activity, difficulty waking up in the morning, excessive sleep, and cold hands and feet. Psychologically, they exhibit low mood swings, fewer proactive decision-making abilities, difficulty showing interest in new things, and sometimes feelings of helplessness.

People with low energy tend to deliberately avoid gatherings and group activities, delay replying to messages, have phone phobia, tend to be passive in social situations, and prefer to be alone or in quiet environments.

Low-energy individuals exhibit behavioral traits such as needing mental preparation for everything they do, being poor at sustained short-term output, being prone to procrastination, and having a slower thinking speed.

High-energy individuals gain energy through social interaction, while low-energy individuals need solitude to restore their energy; social interaction is a drain rather than a recharge for them. One purpose of Revisemood is to help low-energy to find a suitable mood for a better condition.

Psychological state: People with high energy have positive emotions and an optimistic attitude, while people with low energy may have negative emotions and are prone to anxiety and depression.

Action: High-energy individuals have strong action and self-motivation, while low-energy individuals have weaker action and are prone to procrastination.

Social performance: High-energy individuals are socially active and have many friends, while low-energy individuals are more passive in social situations and easily feel tired.

Low-energy individuals often operate in "energy-saving mode" in social situations. We don't reject all connections, but rather retain only a very small number of "core friends," believing that three or five close friends are better than the noise of too many people. They tend to respond passively, dislike initiating conversations or invitations, and prefer to be the one "chosen."

For people with low energy , the recovery period after socializing is especially important. We may need to lie down and rest for several days after attending a party to "recharge." They prefer quiet, orderly, and low-stimulation environments and feel uncomfortable in noisy, bright, or crowded environments.

People with low energy levels need to learn to view rest as a necessity rather than a luxury, scheduling undisturbed rest time each day. Energy levels can be improved by optimizing sleep quality, engaging in moderate exercise, and maintaining a balanced diet. At the same time, it's important to selectively participate in social activities, giving ourself sufficient "social recovery time."

Human energy is like a battery; it needs to be allocated wisely. Divide our energy into a core energy reservoir (40% for deep focus), a flexible energy reservoir (30% for routine tasks), and a recovery energy reservoir (30% for recharging). Those with low energy levels should manage their energy more effectively, avoiding wasting core energy on "unnecessary" things.

It's important to recognize that low energy is not a defect, but a common trait that needs to be understood and respected. By acknowledging our energy limitations and designing our lives accordingly, people with low energy can also lead happy and fulfilling lives.