Do you feel sleep deprived and yawns a lot at your desk?
Here are 8 Tips to boost your energy and transform your body into a fatigue-fighting machine.
- Yawn away: yawning is your body’s way of “waking up” your brain by cooling it down. According to research, yawning is part of a suite of cooling mechanisms, much like sweating, that keep the brain functioning optimally.
- Get moving: a 10-minute walk will keep you revved for up to 2 hours. According to a study, results indicates that walking was associated with higher energy levels and significantly lower tension over snacking, which caused increased tiredness and reduced energy.
- Go to YouTube: it’s official…. you have permission to watch that dancing hamster video at work. A good laugh will pump you up when you’re feeling sluggish. Laughter raises your blood pressure and boosts your heart rate.
- See some red: spotting something scarlet can actually kick you into high gear. Research reveals that seeing the fiery color makes your muscles move faster and work harder, giving you a burst of energy when you need it most. So, keep a few crimson flowers in your line of sight to pep up a jam-packed day.
- Sprinkle these: not into espresso shots? Get your energy from chia seeds. They’re packed with a revitalizing combo of B vitamins, fiber, and protein, so they pick you up without making you jittery. You can simply stir them into your yogurt.
- Stretch it out: dragging? Try an invigorating stretch. Stretching stimulates the sympathetic nervous system so it energizes your body and mind. Here’s an example: Stand in a doorway, facing forward with feet several inches apart, and reach to the sides of the frame. Grab the frame with your fingers, then push your chest forward until you feel a stretch in your torso and back; hold for 30 seconds.
- Exercise: mentally, we feel more energized and ready to tackle the world after a good workout because endorphins boosted our physical energy level. The key is to find a workout that you enjoy, stick with it, and reap the ongoing benefits of a regular routine.
- Eat nutritiously: studies show that omega-3 fatty acids improve mood and brain function, helping you avoid a midday slump. If you’re fighting the urge to nap on your desk after lunch, stave off the afternoon slump by swapping your caffeine for one of these five light, low-cal bites. They’ll fight fatigue and keep you going between meals:
♦ 1/2 cup sliced banana (or a small apple) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter
♦ 4 whole-grain crackers spread with 1 tablespoon
♦ 1/4 cup dried fruits and nuts
♦ 6 ounces of plain nonfat yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon granola
♦ A whole grain, high-protein bar
“The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.” – Anthony Robbins
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey
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To Your Success,
Althea
Althea A. McLeish Wilson, RN, MSN
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