I Love Recharging Things

3 ways to enjoy your odd quirks

“Daily motivation is essential to recharge your spirit.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita

I have a strange phobia of things running out of battery or energy. Because of this, I go around the house and recharge devices.

It is fascinating to explore this side of myself, wondering where it originated.

Just yesterday, my son teased me for plugging in his laptop during the day while he was at school. He and my husband never worry about running down batteries, but it frightens me.

Perhaps it is because I am sensitive and do not function well with low energy. I can suffer from low blood sugar if I do not eat every four hours while awake.

I have decided my odd quirk is a superpower because I love to be full of positive energy every day.

I see these phobias as less of a hindrance, and more a power to help yourself and others. I will share with you three ways to enjoy what is unique about you.

Let’s rock our superpowers!

Unique World Experience:

Nobody can understand the world in the same way as you. It is a beautiful thought to consider. Each of us holds the key to a different experience we can share with others through our creative work.

When you have a phobia, perhaps it can help you see something different.

My phobia of running low on battery energy means that I will not be without a fully charged phone in an emergency; or an extra battery pack in a storm.

It also means I am ready for any situation that comes my way. My worldview is one of preparation.

How is your worldview unique due to a quirk?

Contribution To Others:

We never have to worry about a laptop, phone, or device running low on battery power.

My husband and son love to tease me about my obsession with keeping things charged, but they also know it is helpful.

You never know when your phobias or quirks will be an asset to others.

If you fear something, it may prompt others to explore their abilities in that area. For example, my son knows I am afraid of deep water. However, he is a very confident swimmer.

He will often encourage me to try new things in the water. He even managed to get me to put my head underwater once.

How can your fears help others discover more about themselves?

An Adaptable Self:

I believe that phobias can cause you to get curious about yourself. It helps you become more adaptable.

For example, related to a phobia of running out of battery energy, I used to fear running out of household items.

Perhaps it was because I grew up in the country, and stores were far away. We tended to stock up on things. I never remember running out of things often, but I always liked to have plenty on hand.

It caused me to experiment with myself.

Now I will make sure to only buy things we need to use within the next week. I try not to stockpile too many items. This way, I can train myself to live with less and be content with it.

How can you use your phobias to become more adaptable?

Do you have any phobias or fears? How have you adapted to them? How can they be your superpower? Please share your story in the comments. I appreciate you!

Thank you so much, Ellie Jacobson, of Flint and Steel for her prompt about strange phobias. It was a wonderful spark for this article!