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March 28, 2017 3 Comments

Five Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy (Once and For All)

Published in: How to boost your energy; how to avoid energy-sappers, how to fight fatigue, how to get more energy
Wind me up, please!
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Low energy can sap your poor body and make you feel like bingeing on espresso to get it moving (it won’t help). And at the same time, it can bring on depression, apathy and make you feel totally unmotivated and hopeless.

Feeling fatigued isn’t exactly equivalent to feeling sleepy, according to Mayo Clinic experts, although it can sure feel like it. And while fatigue can be the symptom of an underlying health problem like a chronic infection, anemia or a hormonal disorder, if those things are ruled out, it’s likely to be due to your everyday habits or routines.

All it may take are a few simple lifestyle changes to conquer that fatigue once and for all. How to do it? Here are some things to consider.

How are my sleeping habits? 

Stress. Insomnia. Noise. Snoring. Sleep Apnea. Work Overload. Electronics. Caffeine. A lumpy mattress. Need any more reasons for not sleeping well? Experts estimate that we are sleeping about 20 percent less than we did a century ago. But the fact remains that most adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep each night – that number hasn’t changed. Life is complicated, and there are many sleep-saboteurs. It might be time to evaluate your habits; have a good, honest look at what you’re doing and how it might be impacting your sleep. Then, make some sensible changes. A tweak here, a tweak there. It all adds up in a big way.

Everybody off the couch!

When you’re exhausted, you have a good excuse, er, reason, to kick back and relax. But when you consider that studies show that light exercise — as little as 10 minutes a day — can be enough to replenish energy levels, you might bypass that couch and instead, do something moderately active. Some people think about a viagra pill. A leisurely stroll — or even just standing up and stretching your body — can boost your energy levels and turn your fatigue around. If you spend a good part of your day sitting, now may be a good time to consider a standing desk, like one of these from Flexispot. Standing has so many perks – it can boost your mood, productivity and energy in a big way.

Am I stressed?

Take a busy, demanding day, toss in some body tension, and what do you have? An energy sapper. Your body and your mind can only take so much. Fend off the stress by remembering to incorporate these things into most days: Yoga. Deep breathing. Meditation. Listening to music. Connecting with someone you love. Smiling at a stranger. Walking in nature. Throwing the windows open for some fresh air. Doing something you love –  something that makes you feel good – can help you reinvigorate and recharge and fill you with new-found energy.

How’s my eating?  Are you skipping meals? Not eating enough? Eating too much? Simply put, your body needs fuel to run its engine. While skipping a meal can slow your metabolism, eating too much can slow you down, too. Start first thing in the morning – studies show that eating breakfast can improve your alertness and concentration. Eat a healthy meal that includes both protein and complex carbohydrates, like whole grain toast smeared with peanut butter. And while you’re at it, eat at regular times – research shows that people who do (and pack their own lunches rather than eating out) have healthier diets, overall.

Stay away from toxic folk. Have you ever noticed how draining it is to be around negative, argumentative, needy or nasty people? It’s so draining and unpleasant, isn’t it? That’s why – especially in these turbulent times – you need to set some boundaries. Stay away from toxic people if you can. Learn how to say “no-” and mean it. And by all means, stand up for yourself rather than give in to someone else. If you need help handling a toxic personality or overcoming your guilt, seek out some professional help.

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  1. Irene S. Levine says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I love all the very useful reminders —

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  2. Lauren M says

    March 30, 2017 at 2:48 am

    Very practical and helpful tips on boosting energy!

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  3. Lou says

    April 1, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Great ideas…I am so bad at the healthy breakfast thing. Working on it!! xoxo

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