# True power begins with the strength you restore

- URL: https://hr-passionista.com/en/if-you-want-to-be-powerful-you-must-also-draw-strength/
- Published: 2026-01-30
- Updated: 2026-01-31
- Author: Marion Eppinger (HR-Passionista)
- Categories: communication, management communication

> Recharging for leaders: build resilience, recover well, lead sustainably.

### **IS SLOWING down a long-standing trend or just a phenomenon of the crisis?**

###### **Digitalisation and global networking** **are accelerating** our society and our lives. More and more people are CRAVING **a break**, PARTICULARLY after STRESSES OF THE PANDEMIC, ENDLESS online meetings and THE ABSENCE OF childcare.

A **2016 Zukunftsinstitut study** (Future Institute) on the topic of *„The Age of Deceleration“* clearly states the following:

###### *„For many companies, it will be essential to consider the issue of deceleration in the future. Regardless of the industry, it is important to develop your own approach to the topic of „deceleration“. Those who want to remain relevant to the future employees and consumers of the future should anchor this approach in their brand communication and corporate culture.“*

**Companies** such as Google and Amazon are known for their **flexibility and speed**, which are a success factors in digital business. However, becoming driven can lead to **stress, insomnia** and a number of other **unpleasant side effects**.

To counteract this in a targeted manner, you should recharge your batteries and maintain your energy levels.

### here are my **three tips** for **recharging** your **batteries** and for maintaining Your **energy Level**:

#### **Be grateful for what you have**

> *This may sound esoteric and trite, but being **aware** **every day** of what you have and of the fact that you **are doing your best** with what is possible today is a valuable **insight** and the **best way to start the day.***

### **Be aware of what you can and cannot influence**

We often **get** annoyed **by things** that **are beyond our control.** Have you chosen the longer supermarket queue again, or are you annoyed by other people’s driving? Are you stuck in a traffic jam and just wanting to complain about the time you’ve lost?

Surely this has **happened** to all of us **at some point,** right? You can choose where **to direct** your **energy** – either **get upset about others** or **perhaps take a deep breath**, go for a short **walk** and **enjoy** the **time to yourself**.

### **Say NO**

**It often sounds easier said than done:** cancel an appointment, don’t take on an additional project and don’t let yourself be persuaded to look after your neighbour’s cats.

When we **realise** that an **obligation** or **task is** really **stressing** us **out**, we do **not have to be polite**, we can **say NO** **in a friendly manner** – because **it’s not what you say, but how you say it.**

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### My conclusion

These are just a few of the many strategies you can use to free yourself from unnecessary baggage, slow down and recharge your batteries.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter which strategy you choose. As long as you feel comfortable with it, anything or almost anything goes. ![😉](https://hr-passionista.com/assets/emoji/1f609.svg).