Natural Ways to Find an Energy Boost
By Sara Butler
Life can get pretty busy and many people find themselves feeling regularly drained and tired. If this sounds familiar, this tiredness may be related to your lifestyle choices and there are a lot of changes you may be able to make to increase your energy levels. Here are a few ways to boost your energy naturally by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
Sleep More
Sleep is important – and you’ll spend one-third of your life doing it! But it’s also something that easily gets put on the backburner when you have a lot going on in your life. If you push back your bedtime too much, then you miss out on more and more sleep as the days drag on and that will eventually catch up with you, making you feel drained, grumpy, and lethargic.
You should get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. To try to ensure you’re getting enough sleep, try to end your day with a routine that allows you to wind down. Take a warm bath, read a book, or simply get into bed about 30 minutes earlier than you normally do. That can help you to relax and get to sleep. Avoid using electronic devices in the hour before bed since they can cause poor sleep quality.
Decrease Stress
When you’re busy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. These feelings can make it difficult for you to concentrate and make it even more difficult to switch your brain off when you’re trying to relax or go to sleep at night. It may not be possible to remove all stress from your life, but you can work to minimize it. Try meditation, exercise, or employ mindfulness techniques in order to help you reduce stress and anxiety in your life and improve your energy levels.
Get Your Body Moving
Exercise is one of the best ways to help boost your energy naturally. It also helps to reduce your risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. It may seem strange to think that when you’re tired exercise can help you to feel more energetic, but it’s true! Try getting out and taking just a 10-minute walk after dinner – you’ll notice a difference in your energy levels and you may even sleep better too!
Staying healthy and energetic is important, so do what you can to encourage it!
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