Give Yourself A Shot Of Energy

Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed? Is your body dragging? Do you have to drink a Coke or Red Bull in the afternoon to get through the day?

What would it be like if you had energy to burn? Think of the sun and the powerful energy it emits everyday. Can you feel the warmth on your skin and wonderful feeling that sunshine brings?

Energy in all forms is one of our most precious resources. It is important to become aware and notice the times during the day when you feel energized and ready to work because that is your most productive time of the day. Conversely, you must also have an idea of when you drag and feel depleted. Energy suckers (humans or tasks) keep you from performing at your best.

3 Tips To Feel More Energized:

1. Make a list of 10 energy boosters and 10 energy drainers. I have listed 2 examples to get you started. Pay attention to every activity in your day and check in with yourself on your energy thermostat.

Boosters: Playing with my kids & hiking with my dogs

Drainers: Finding a math error in my checkbook & planning meals for the week

Delegate as many of the energy drainers as you can or keep away from them all together. Energy sucking, negative people are especially toxic.

2. Focus on what you are eating and pay attention to when your body signals that it is hungry. Starchy and sugary foods cause your blood sugar to crash a short time after eating which leaves you feeling depleted. Protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains are good choices for giving your body the fuel that it needs to feel energized.

3. Boost your energy by doing two things for yourself each day such as your favorite exercise (mine is trail hiking and tennis), yoga or meditation. Giving back to yourself is one of the key ingredients to feeling powerful and filled with energy.

What will you do with your excess energy?

May you feel energized and powerful,

Lydia