NEVER SKIP A WORKOUT
You should be working out
several days a week for at
least thirty minutes. I’m a big
advocate for always getting in
a good workout that works up
a sweat, but even a two-mile
walk after dinner or on your
lunch hour can do wonders
for your energy levels. This will
improve your sleep, too!
in the day when coffee wears off.
Also, sugary drinks, alcohol, and
large meals can negatively affect
your energy levels, so beware of
those as well.
DRINK ENOUGH WATER
Not drinking enough water
can make you feel sluggish,
bloated, and tired. Have a
water bottle on hand and
be sure that you’re filling it
regularly, getting at least sixtyfour ounces each day.
TAKE TIME TO RELAX
People try to pack too much
into their days and suffer the
consequences when it comes
to energy and brain power.
You will be more productive
and more able to take on
complicated tasks if you take
some time to decompress
each day. Try yoga, meditation,
or just quiet reflection, and
make it a point to let go of the
feelings that hold you back and
slow you down.
THE DON’TS Avoid using
caffeine to give you energy. In the
long run, people end up relying
on caffeine, then have to keep
adding more to get the same
boost, or have a bad crash later
STAY POSITIVE Looking
forward to a fun summer and
plenty of sunshine and fresh
air? On track for a special event,
milestone, or vacation this year?
Remind yourself of the things
you’re looking forward to and
let yourself enjoy the positivity
of enjoying the journey.
If you’re feeling fatigued lately
and finding that you don’t
have enough energy to make it
through these early spring days,
try to find what’s bothering you
and make a positive change.
You may be taking on too much
or sabotaging yourself by using
time stressing when you should
be relaxing or organizing your
day. Summer will be here before
you know it, and now is the
perfect time to set a schedule
that will work for you as we
enter the warmer months!
Vanessa Chamberlin
is a Certified Holistic
Health Practitioner,
Lifestyle Coach, and
author of The FireDriven Life: How to
Ignite the Fire of Self-Worth, Health,
and Happiness with a Plant-Based Diet.
For more information, please visit
www.vanessachamberlin.com and
connect with her on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/VanessaChamberlin/
or Twitter @vkchamberlin.
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