Tessa ReneeEvery interaction is an exchange of energy. You don’t have to be identical to someone, but you do have to match the vibe. Otherwise, it’s like showing up to karaoke night with a library card, everyone else is singing, and you’re silently reading in the corner.
Energy mismatch shows up in a hundred ways. You crack a joke, they stare blankly. You open up about your day, they reply with a single word. You’re enthusiastic, and they’re a human rain cloud. The mismatch doesn’t just make things awkward, it makes you question why you’re even there.
Failing the energy test isn’t about being different people. It’s about not trying. If someone comes in loud, playful, excited, and you can’t meet them halfway, the vibe dies. If someone shows up calm, thoughtful, mellow, and you bombard them with over-the-top chaos, the vibe dies. Either way, the message is clear: you weren’t paying attention.
The wildest part? Energy mismatches are avoidable. All it takes is awareness. Listen. Watch. Feel the room. Adjust. You don’t have to mirror perfectly, but at least bring something that keeps the flow alive.
Because nothing makes a connection harder than someone who refuses to play the same game.
Final Thought: Energy isn’t about being the same, it’s about showing up with balance.
Disclaimer: This is reflection, not instruction. Matching energy isn’t about faking it, it’s about paying attention.
Tessa Renee
