Have you ever felt drained of energy, even if you felt as if you were getting enough sleep each night? This unfortunately can happen to many of us! Our bodies are similar to more mechanical items like cars and computers - the nicer we treat them the better things will be in the long run. There are many natural solutions to feeling more energetic each day. Subtle shifts in our behavior can go a long way. Here are a few simple ways to feel more energized.
Take It Easy
One of the best ways to feel more energetic is to quit using your limited amount of energy on tasks and stresses that don’t deserve it. Reducing our workload but ridding our schedule of unnecessary fillers can go a very long way in giving us quality time to sit down and rest. Taking it easy can also be applied on a mental level - don’t let stresses beyond your control keep your mind jogging all day. This is a quick way to feel constantly tired.
Get Active
Yes, it’s common to feel tired after a mile-long jog or playing a basketball game with friends. But the tiredness that comes from these tasks is good for our body. Lack of exercise is a huge contributor to feeling tired. Being active allows our cells to use more energy and circulate more oxygen throughout the body - which feels pretty great! Exercise also leads to more fulfilling sleep, which leads to a more restful feeling.
Healthy Habits
Smoking and drinking can be fun sure, and all the cool kids do it after all right? What if I told you that both of these vices don’t just create long-term health problems - they impact our restfulness in the here and now? Alcohol is a sedative, which can make us sleepier after drinking during the day or in the evening. Tobacco on the other hand is a stimulant, which can keep us up during late hours when we should be resting. While the two are different in effect on the body, both habits can mess with our sleep schedule. On the other hand, good habits such as drinking water and eating healthy foods actively contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
The energy you desire is already inside of you - it just takes some healthy habits to fully bring it out!
Cover image from Jonathan Sebastiao
