Do you wake up tired, feel sluggish throughout the day, and are exhausted in the evening? Are you stuck with low energy? There are many factors which lead to this kind of chronic tiredness. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are many things you can do to be more alert and energetic.
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It was the most difficult for me when our kids were little. Sleepless nights, constant activity, and a growing business made for an exhausted me. With depression on top of it all, I felt as if I walked around with my eyes at half mast most of the time. Tired and cranky felt like normal.
Can you relate? Do you have too much to do and have too little time? Is it just a phase of life that we need to endure? Or is there a way to feel better and do better?
3 Strategies
There are 3 ways to get more energy back into your life.
1. Take care of your body
Our bodies are the building we live in. We can’t get out of it and during our waking hours we are constantly aware of its strengths and limitations. Our bodies need to be cared for or it will feel like we’re living in an old abandoned shack without running water or electricity.
To have more energy, carve out time to get a good night’s sleep. You must prioritize your diet and eat properly. And, regardless of how much time you think you don’t have, you must move your body each and every day. Moderate exercise will give you energy, not take it away.
2. Take care of your mind
Our minds are active during all our waking hours. That’s a lot of time! To assure this activity doesn’t zap your energy, your mind needs to rest each day. We can spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not ours to control. We also say yes to activities we don’t energy for. And we can blame others for our lack of choices instead of owning our life and emotions.
To have more energy, be as kind to yourself as you are to others, only say yes to requests you are able to do without regret and take responsibility for the direction and choices of your life.
3. Take care of your spirit
Our spirit is often ignored in the busyness of our lives. It requires care and maintenance, or the cares of the world will overwhelm it. We can rush through life without stopping to celebrate our successes or look forward to the future. As we scramble from day to day, we forget to love our life and each experience we have.
To have more energy, make sure you take time each day to be grateful. This will increase your perspective and lift your mood. If you have a vacation or get together planned, think about how much fun the experience will be. Look for positive meaning, even in difficult circumstances and engage in activities, like a hobby, that you enjoy.
How can you get more energy?
What is taking your energy? When you bring it to your conscious mind, you’ll be able to do something about it.
How are you caring for your body? Simply eating right or moving more will increase your stamina.
What are you doing to relax your mind? It can take just minutes a day to assure you have a more positive attitude which will give you added mental strength.
How are you focusing on refreshing your spirit each day? This is the secret sauce not many people pay attention to. When you focus on what you are grateful for, hope for the future, and love your life, you will feel settled in your spirit and your vitality will rise.