Living Magazine Fall 2015 Living Magazine | Page 10

10 Energy
TIPS

FOR

BOOSTING

YOUR

As the days get shorter and colder, even the best of us can feel like
we’re losing that pep in our step. Keep reading to find out some simple
ways to beat that middle-of-the-day fog and regain lost energy.

workout
MIDDAY

Most people are aware that
working out helps you
alleviate stress and anxiety.
However, instead of working
out earlier or later in the
day, try working out
mid-afternoon. Studies
suggest that working out at
this time can increase your
productivity—making the
time away from the office
worth it.

stretch
AND

BREATHE

Deep breathing from the
diaphragm can help get
your blood flowing and
stretching helps reenergize
your muscles and your mind
to fight off any anxiety that
may be creeping in.

invigorate
WITH ESSENTIAL
OILS

Diffusing any citrus essential
oil is shown to help uplift and
improve your mood, while
Frankincense, Peppermint,
and Rosemary are beneficial
in invigorating the senses.

go

OUTSIDE

take

QUALITY
SUPPLEMENTS

Because the average diet is
lacking in nutrients, it is
important to take a daily
supplement such as the
dōTERRA Daily Nutrient
Pack™ or Mito2Max®.

stay

HYDRATED

Simply breathing in fresh air
for 20 minutes can change
both your energy levels and
mood for the better. It also
means you get that crucial
amount of sun exposure to
keep your vitamin D levels up.

It’s important to keep water
in your system, even when
the weather is cooling down
and you feel like you don’t
need as much. Stay away
from sugary drinks that can
actually dehydrate you
more.

eat

get a

SMALLER,

MORE FREQUENT
MEALS

GOOD NIGHT’S
SLEEP

Food is most importantly
our body’s fuel, and when
you start to get hungry your
mood and level of activity
can quickly decline. To keep
off hunger pangs, eat
healthier, smaller meals
more often.

Your body does a lot during
sleep, including healing and
rejuvenating. Be sure to get
plenty of rest—for adults
seven to nine hours is the
recommended amount.

get an

take a

The invigorating effects of
the AromaTouch Technique
essential oil application can
help you re-center and reduce
stress. Make sure to stay
hydtra Y