Our increasingly busy lifestyles both in and out of work are placing more demands on us than ever.
All of this extra strain can really wear us out, and people are complaining of low energy levels in ever-growing numbers.
Use natural ways to boost your energy levels to keep up with the many demands of your day!
If you’re one of the many people who feel affected by low energy levels, then no doubt you’ll be wondering if there’s anything you can do to change this. Although doctors can offer medication to help with some energy level problems, there are actually natural ways of improving your energy levels that don’t require a trip to the doctor or any special drugs.
The following 5 ways of increasing your energy levels are all simple and natural. None of them is a guaranteed method, but there’s a good chance that by using any of these approaches you’ll experience benefits.
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5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
Sleep
It might seem completely obvious, but getting enough sleep is essential to having good energy levels.
What many of us now take for a good sleep is actually inadequate.
Although the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, for most the optimal amount of sleep is 8 hours. This period of sleep should be as uninterrupted as possible.
Exercise
You might think that exercise simply tires you out, but getting regular exercise can have a profound effect on your energy levels.
By taking regular exercise, you improve your physical fitness, giving you greater stamina which means you can carry out activities for longer without getting tired as quickly.
Meal Skipping
One of the worst things you can do for your energy levels is to skip meals.
Your body gets its energy from the food you eat, so eating less food means having less energy.
And if you really must skip a meal, make sure it’s not breakfast.
By the time you wake up in the morning it will already have been a long time since you ate dinner, and skipping out breakfast only increases this.
That’s a long time to go without a source of energy for your body!
Stress
Another big factor in energy levels is stress.
Feeling stressed can drastically decrease your energy levels making it difficult to stay focused or even awake.
Find ways to reduce your stress and you will almost certainly see an improvement in energy. Exercise is one great way to reduce stress levels.
Another useful stress-busting tip is to make lists of the things you need to do tomorrow not long before bed.
It can help clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts and worries.
Eat Small
Although it’s important not to miss meals, in order to keep your energy levels at their peak it’s actually better if you don’t have 3 big meals per day.
Instead, you should eat more than three meals of a smaller size throughout the day.
This gives your body a steadier energy supply, preventing the yoyo-ing of energy levels that we’re all familiar with.
However you start your day, be sure it’s with extra energy!
for me I would add water. When I am exhausted exhaust grade hydrating definitely helps.
Water is always a good source, Carla! Keep hydrated.
I know all the right things to do…just have a tough time actually doing them. Thank you for the reminder on why it matters!!
Great suggestions!!
Thank you, Paula.
These are some great tips. Stress seems to wreck out bodies in so many ways.
5 fabulous tips Marie. I agree with all of them, especially sleep!
I’d LOVE to sleep more than the five hours I do. Just not waking up three times in those five hours would be nice.
I am the worst at sleeping and skipping meals. I am sure if these 2 areas in my life improved I would see great results.