We all get tired from time to time and need more energy. Strong coffee or an energy drink will quickly boost your energy levels but in the long term, something more sustainable (and healthier) is needed.
I regularly recommend simple, quick energy-boosting activities to my clients. One initially sceptical client tried a suggestion and was amazed at how energised she felt after just one week! She was amazed by how this simple act quickly boosted her energy levels and was pleased to get back doing some gardening, which she loves.
How to quickly boost your energy
Follow these five tips and you will quickly see your mental and physical energy levels increase.
1. Water
Our body is made up of about 70% water. Water is vital for keeping all your body’s systems and your brain functioning effectively. The best way to start your day is by having a drink of warm water right after you wake up. Then stay hydrated with a glass of water with every meal. To help calculate how much water you are drinking, use a 500ml bottle and count how many times you fill it up during a day.
# Tip: Eat foods that have a high-water content such as watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, oranges, grapefruit and soups.
2. Rest
Rest is a vital process to help your body and mind to grow, repair and restore energy levels. Having a bedtime routine will help to ensure that you get enough restorative sleep and you’ll wake up refreshed, energised and ready for the day ahead.
Take a look at this blog on how to get a good night’s sleep.
# Tip: To avoid having broken sleep, switch off your mobile phone at night or set it to ‘do not disturb’ mode and put it out of reach.
3. Exercise & Movement
Moving your body increases your mobility, your flexibility and will actually give you more energy! Walking is one of the best things you can do.
A brisk walk will go a long way towards achieving the recommended 10k steps a day. It will also increase your heart rate and put you into the fat-burning zone. For most of us walking is easy, you don’t need any equipment, you can do it anywhere you like and at your own pace.
#Tip: If you can’t get out for a walk, walk around your home or march on the spot for 10 minutes every few hours.
4. Food
Having a balanced diet and eating regular meals will help to keep your energy up and help to balance your blood-sugar levels. Whenever possible eat freshly prepared meals using healthy, seasonal ingredients. Include fresh fruits, vegetables, foods high in omega-3s, good quality proteins nuts, seeds and whole grains. Cut down or, if you can, stop eating sugar and processed foods.
#Tip: Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables (remember, eat the rainbow!) will help you to get a good selection of vitamins and minerals.
5. Brain Power
Mental stimulation helps to focus your mind and reduce feelings of stress. Doing crosswords or jigsaw puzzles, word searches or card games help with concentration, creativity and memory retention. Activities such as reading a good book, learning a new skill, writing in your journal or watching something that inspires and motivates you will also help.
#Tip: Learning a new skill such as playing a musical instrument requires focus and is mentally stimulating. There are lots of apps and YouTube channels that can teach you or you could join a local group.
Include the above in your daily routine and you will soon see a difference in your energy levels. You will have increased mental and physical resources to do the things you love and spend more time with the people you care about.
If you still feel tired and lacking in energy, please have a chat with your GP to rule out anything medical.
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About Sharon
Sharon lives with her partner, Geoff, in Warwickshire and they have two adult children. She worked for over 25 years in an office environment, gaining qualifications to degree level in finance, business and management. While there Sharon witnessed and experienced many stressful situations and suffered illnesses that were stress-related.
Sharon was advised to make some changes to her lifestyle which included trying complementary therapies. After experiencing the benefits of complementary treatments, Sharon decided to retrain and to share her knowledge and experiences to help others recognise and manage their own physical and emotional stress and anxiety levels.
She has been working as a complementary therapist for over 15 years now and loves helping people manage and reduce their stress levels to feel uplifted, focused, positive and empowered about their lives.
