07/14/2022
💫How is your energy level? 💫Many of us are feeling drained lately - emotionally and physically. How are you feeling? 🤗
There are a lot of things that can contribute to having low energy. Some are pretty straightforward like poor sleep, what we eat, lack of being active (or overdoing your activity), but also stress, anxiety, fear and depression. The phases of the moon (especially that beautiful full moon we had last night.
Here are a few things you can do to help increase your overall energy:
💥Get enough sleep - quality sleep. 6 - 8 hours of good quality sleep will help your body rejuvinate itself. If you aren't getting quality sleep, take some time to determine why (eating or drinking too late, too hot in your room, hormones, too much light, staying on phone too long) and make a few changes to correct.
💥Monitor what you’re eating. Sugar, refined carbs and alcohol can affect your sleep as well as your energy levels. Your brain does need fuel to function at its best. When your blood sugar level drops, your mind will start running on fumes and will feel fuzzy as a result. So if your head is starting to droop, eat a snack that will give you enough energy to take you through the rest of the afternoon. Snacks that combine protein with slow-burning carbs -- like banana slices with peanut butter, or granola with fresh berries -- are best for maintaining your blood sugar levels over the long term.
💥Stay hydrated (especially in the heat waves we’ve been having). Dehydration can leave you feeling drained and fatigued.
💥Get moving! Exercise is a natural energy booster, because whenever you do it, oxygen-rich blood surges through your body to your heart, muscles, and brain. Even if you can spare only 10 minutes at a time of activity will help keep your energy levels at their peak. Move around every chance you get, even if it's just to pace in circles while you're on the phone.
💥 Do something for yourself ❤️ Unplug, take a bath, read a book, meditate, journal, work in your garden, call a friend, go shopping. Whatever gives you joy and makes you feel good.
Which one will you try to incorporate?
