Left unchecked, our Energy Blocks can keep us stuck in a catabolic state, unable to foster any positive energy or forward progress. Being in a catabolic state can sabotage our efforts to create a positive outcome for life events, such as transitioning out of the military. Instead of taking positive action, we spin our wheels, needlessly pontificate, and frustrate ourselves.

In an anabolic state, we are in “solution mode”. Instead of working from crisis mode, where we emotionally detach and focus on problems with feelings of fear, despair, or loss of control, we utilize emotional intelligence constructively to see opportunities both in front of us and in the future. When we inevitably encounter setbacks, we become intentional, considering different perspectives, possibilities, and what we can learn and do, instead of adopting a victim mentality.

Anabolic leaders have the ability to motivate not only themselves but other people, inspiring them to do extraordinary things.

So the question is: How do we raise ourselves from a catabolic state to an anabolic state? The first step is to become aware of the energy level we currently resonate at.

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• Victim - Level 1 

• Instigator - Level 2 

• Cooperator - Level 3 

• Tender Lover - Level 4 

• Opportunist - Level 5 

• Regulator - Level 6 

• Your Best Self - Level 7