七大能量漏洞（與如何防堵！）

1 - Disorganization 混亂 （事情的安排上毫無系統）
Having to constantly find documents, forgetting commitments and appointments is a huge sinkhole. The solution out of this is simply to create a system for organizing and routinely tidy it up. You may have implemented a few systems, but here are some areas you might consider giving a clean-up:
經常在尋找文件、忘記該完成的承諾事項和約會是個嚴重的漏洞。解決辦法就是建立一個系統來管理與歸檔，並定期整理與清理。你可能已經用過不同的系統，不過在此建議你該花時間清理的一些項目：
- Computer hard-drive 電腦中的硬碟
- Calendar 行事曆
- To-Do Lists 待辦事項
- Project Task Lists 專案任務清單
- Office/Desk/Home辦公室/辦公桌/居家環境
- Filing System檔案管理系統
- Closets櫃子/抽屜

2 - Poor Diet and Lack of Exercise 飲食不當和缺乏運動
Exercising isn’t just to look good on the beach. Staying fit keeps your energy levels high. You can be slim and still be drained because you aren’t fit, so don’t use the scale as the measurement. Here are some things you might want to consider to get out of this energy trap:
運動不只是穿得美美的出現在沙灘上而已。保持身材與體能可以讓你精力充沛。你可能很苗條，但還是過度勞累，因為你體能不足，所以不要用苗條與否來當作標準。這裡有幾項建議可以讓你遠離這項能量漏洞：

Make a Routine - Find a gym partner, class or workout time that you can exercise at least 3-4 times per week. I’ve experimented with different amounts and found six days a week works best for me. If you are unsure how to start, just try it for thirty days to see how it goes.
變成例行公事：找一位上健身房的同伴、課程或時段，可以讓你維持一週運動三到四次。我試驗過不同的運動量，發現一週運動六天對我的效果最好。如果你不知道從何做起，就放手試行30天，看看結果如何。

Replace Foods One at a Time - Don’t try to overhaul your eating habits overnight. They’ve been established over years, so they can’t change in a snap. I recommend switching out one unhealthy food type for a month before making more changes. When you take it gradually it is far easier to stick with long-term.
一次調整一種食物內容：別想在一夕之間改變你的飲食習慣。因為他們已行之有年，無法瞬間被改變。我建議在做多種改變之前先花一個月來戒除不健康的飲食種類。當你循序漸進地進行，能比較容易長期遵守。

Time Your Meals - The best way to eat would probably be 5-6 smaller meals spread throughout the day. Since this isn’t a reality for most people, a decent alternative is simply to time your meals so your blood sugar levels remain steady throughout the day. This will ensure you aren’t starving for some parts and fatigued from a big meal in others.
定時用餐：最好的方法就是一天當中分五到六次，少量多餐。既然對大多數人來說不可能做到，替代方案就是定時用餐，讓你一天中的血糖值可以保持穩定。這也能確保你不會有時空腹挨餓，有些時候又大吃大喝。

3 - Problem Contacts 麻煩人物
We all have those few customers, clients and friends that cause a disproportionate amount of our stress. I say the best solution is simply to fire them. Cutting down on people who drain your energy can help you focus more productively on the rest. If a transaction is fair, then both parties should have the ability to opt out if it becomes too much of a hassle.
我們每個人都有那麼幾個客戶或朋友，造成我們或多或少的壓力。我認為最好的解決辦法就是趕走他們！減少耗損你能量的人物可以幫助你更有效地聚焦在其他人身上。如果彼此的交流是適當的，如果演變成是一種負擔的時候，雙方應該都有能力可以拒絕或離開。

4 - Focusing on Your Weaknesses 專注在你的缺點
My definition of a weakness is anything you aren’t interested in becoming skilled at. If you aren’t keen on improving, you can’t build strengths and any talent you do have will degrade. Don’t try to do everything, and outsource the tasks that don’t fit within your strengths. Virtual Assistants and freelancers can deliver a much higher quality than you could on your own, and often their fees are less than the cost of your time.
我對缺點的定義是你沒興趣鑽研獲取的能力。如果你不積極求善，你就無法擴大能力，且不進則退。別想要什麼事都自己做，將你不擅長的部分發包出去。約聘的助理或按件計酬的專業人士能做得比你自己做得品質要來得好，而且你付他們的費用通常也比你自己的時間成本來得低。

5 - Squeaky Hinges 吱嗚亂叫的絞鍊 （堪用卻效率不張的工具）
A squeaky hinge is any piece of technology that works, but has irritating side-effects. This could mean a computer that is too slow to run the programs you need. A dish washer that doesn’t get all the food off. Or an alarm clock that isn’t loud enough.
吱嗚亂叫的絞鍊是指任何運作正常的物品，但是卻有惱人的副作用。可能是跑起你要的軟體速度很慢的電腦，沒辦法完全洗清殘渣的洗碗機，或是叫得不夠大聲的鬧鐘。

If the solution to a squeaky hinge is cheap, fix it immediately. The costs will soon outweigh any replacement expenses. If the solution is expensive, write down the total cost and keep track of any wasted time/money due to the problem. Keeping track of squeaks will make you aware of what the total cost is, and whether a replacement is warranted.
如果解決這惱人副作用的成本很便宜，馬上動手修理。否則這代價很快就會超過替換的成本。如果成本很貴，列出相關的費用，追蹤這個問題讓你浪費的時間和金錢。追蹤這些惱人的問題能讓你掌握總成本，決定需不需要換新的

6 - Blog/E-Mail/Facebook Addiction 上網成癮：部落格/電子郵件/社群網站
Information addiction can be a huge drain to your energy. I love using blogs, e-mail and social networking sites to get the latest news and keep in touch. But that love can quickly turn into an obsession if you aren’t careful. Soon you’re like the rat frantically pushing the lever for more cocaine doses as you hit Stumble one… more… time…
「資訊癮」可能成為你能量耗損的一大原因。我愛用部落格、電子郵件和社群網頁來獲取最新的消息和跟大家保持聯繫。但一不留心，這份熱愛會很快地變成一種迷戀。很快地，你就像老鼠癮頭發作，急躁、顫抖地壓著開關要再吸一口古柯鹼一樣…

My solution was to designate a time for information inflow and keep it restricted to that time. Once per day is all I allow myself to read new RSS feeds, incoming e-mail and Facebook. For other stats and random surfing I limit myself to once per week. The result is more energy and almost no impact on communication.
我的解決方案是安排一個特定的時間來吸收新知，並且只在這段時間內做這件事。我只允許自己一天花一次的時間閱讀RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication：真簡單聯合供稿，是一種以XML為格式基礎的內容傳送系統，方便讀者直接在RSS閱讀軟體上即時看到所有訂閱的文章)、電子郵件和Facebook社群網頁。其他的統計和資訊的搜尋我則規定自己一星期一次就好。結果是獲得更多的能量，對於我對外的溝通與聯繫，毫無影響。

7 - Pleasing People 取悅別人
Don’t waste your time trying to please the people around you. This isn’t an excuse to be an inconsiderate jerk, but put a high value on your time. Learn to say no to people who don’t show respect for your time. Helping other people is great, but it’s better to focus on serving the greatest good than simply appealing to the whims of your friends and family.
別浪費時間，試圖取悅你周遭的人。雖然這麼說也不是要你變成一個不顧別人的討厭鬼，而是要更加珍惜你自己的時間。學習向那些不尊重你時間的人說不。幫助別人是好事，但是，最好是將心力集中在達成助人的最佳目的，而非只是幫忙親友跑腿、應付突如其來的瑣事。

Don’t waste your energies trying to fit others expectations. Set your own dreams, standards and ambitions and make them your highest priority. When you’re nearing your end you’ll likely regret more the sacrifices you made to your individuality than how pleased your parents were of you.
別將心力浪費在符合別人的期待之上。設定自己的夢想、標準和野心，並當作你的最高優先順序。當你越接近自己，你可能會對自己犧牲掉能花在自己身上的心力的遺憾多於花在讓父母滿意的心力上。