Many of us seem to live hectic, busy, over-scheduled lives. The idea that you can increase your energy by making a few simple changes to some behaviors or by adding some healthful choices and activities is quite attractive.
Revitalize yourself
through making these simple additions and changes to your life:
1.
Exercise 6 days a week. Even though the mention of exercise might
make you think your schedule will be more cramped and you’ll probably sap your
energy doing it, facts are facts: Exercise kicks your energy up a notch.
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It can be a brisk 30-minute
walk, bike ride, or jog. If you prefer, stop by your local health club and work
out for an hour.
2.
Eat your vegetables. Bump up your number of vegetable servings a
day to 5 to 7. After the third or fourth day, you’ll feel the difference.
3.
Find your own ways to rejuvenate. Does snuggling up with a book for
30 minutes make your busy world fade and jump-start your energy so you can get
through the day?
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Maybe doing some
calisthenics for 15 minutes in your office with the door closed will work for
you.
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Try some simple stretches for
creaky muscles to help you relax and re-energize.
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Whatever you discover brings
you some quick energy, do it.
4.
Rest your mind. What if you were to stare at your flower garden for
20 minutes or watch your 3-year-old dig in the sandbox?
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Let whatever thoughts vex you
float off into the wild blue yonder and simply rest your mind.
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When you do, your psyche
will be cleared out enough to re-load your schedule and tasks later on.
5.
Breathe. Deep breathing has so many magical qualities.
Everything that’s going on in your body requires oxygen and your breathing
process brings it in.
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When you take several
moments to just breathe, you’re subjectively stopping your world to imbibe in
the sanctity of breathing.
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Try breathing in through
your nose to the count of 4, holding it a couple of seconds, then exhaling
through your mouth. Repeat 4 times.
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Perform this breathing
exercise twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. You’ll unlock
new energy and feel better.
6.
Pick up the free weights. Did you know weight-bearing exercises for
the upper body can boost your energy reserves? Whether you use
one-pound, two-pound, or five-pound weights, perform some upper arm exercises
for about 15 minutes 3 or 4 days a week.
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As your muscles build, your
energy will strengthen.
7.
Mind your stress. Stress can be one of the biggest energy
drains you’ll experience. So, it’s wise to do everything you can to
successfully manage your stress. Many of the points listed above will help with
stress.
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Keep your schedule under
control by allowing free time between appointments and time to catch up in
order to control the level of stress in your life.
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Talk with your friends when
you feel stressed. Refrain from using substances like nicotine and alcohol, as
they are some of the biggest energy zappers of all.
8.
Perform self-care, physically and emotionally. How you treat
yourself is intimately related to how you store energy. Positive thoughts keep
you feeling safe, comfortable, and healthy. Your emotional and physical worlds
share a strong connection.
You have the power to perform vital behaviors to pump up your energy.
Boost your revitalizing powers by putting these steps into practice.
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