Give Yourself a Boost
February 27, 2022 by MarkHaroldsen
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What do you do when you don’t seem to have the energy to do the things you need to do, much less the things you want to do?
Whether it’s for work or play, family or friends, there are times when we all could use a little more energy, especially as we age. So, here is a list of 12 proven ways to boost your energy:
1. Set exciting goals that will put your BIG dreams into action. Be sure to add a timeframe and an exciting game plan to those goals.
2. A daily “to do†list, looked over in the morning, adds extra energy to your day because you can jump from task to task, knowing what you need to do.
3. Eat more nutritious whole foods. Junk food that is high in sugar and fats can leave you feeling sluggish.
4. Drink green tea (rather than fully caffeinated coffee) to overcome a mid-morning slump. It’s a gentler energy boost, plus it has all those great antioxidants.
5. Get plenty of exposure to natural light.
6. Ease your stress by simplifying your life, putting your energy and focus into your life’s priorities. Delegate the rest as much as possible.
7. Heal yourself by being grateful and loving and letting go of anger.
8. Think positive thoughts to stimulate those good neurotransmitters called endorphins.
9. Play and exercise hard to release more endorphins and dopamine.
10. Get plenty of sleep.
11. A few minutes of yoga stretching is great for a morning or midday boost.
12. Listen to your favorite music. It might be music with a heart pounding beat or inspirational symphonic music. It doesn’t matter as long as it lifts your energy and mood.
Did you find any new ideas on that list? Try them out this week! Even if they’re all familiar, commit to trying one or two that you don’t do already and see how well it helps your energy.
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