If you're looking to find different ways to express the idea of shifting your focus or dedicating your time and efforts towards something, here are some synonyms you can use instead of "turning one's energies to": directing one's attention towards, redirecting one's efforts to, channeling one's resources into, devoting oneself to, committing oneself to, concentrating on, focusing on, centering on, placing emphasis on, giving priority to, investing in. Using these alternatives can help to add variety to your language and keep your writing fresh.
