... feels like a fun challenge. On a low-energy day, that same problem feels like a wall. 3. Mental Workload How much are we already carrying? If my mind is cluttered with "open loops" from yesterday, even a beautiful snowy morning can only do so much. Performance happens when we have the mental space to actually be present in the task at hand. We often try to "hustle" our way through bad moods or low energy, but I ve learned ...