8 Essential Secrets to Increasing Your Energy

Many of us seem to live hectic, busy, over-scheduled lives. The idea that you can increase your energy by making a few simple changes to some behaviors or by adding some healthful choices and activities is quite attractive.

Revitalize yourself through making these simple additions and changes to your life:

1. Exercise 6 days a week.

Even though the mention of exercise might make you think your schedule will be more cramped and you'll probably sap your energy doing it, facts are facts: Exercise kicks your energy up a notch.

It can be a brisk 30-minute walk, bike ride, or jog. If you prefer, stop by your local health club and work out for an hour.

2. Eat your vegetables.

Bump up your number of vegetable servings a day to 5 to 7. After the third or fourth day, you'll feel the difference.

3. Find your own ways to rejuvenate.

Does snuggling up with a book for 30 minutes make your busy world fade and jump-start your energy so you can get through the day?

Maybe doing some calisthenics for 15 minutes in your office with the door closed will work for you.

Try some simple stretches for creaky muscles to help you relax and re-energize.

Whatever you discover brings you some quick energy, do it.

4. Rest your mind.

What if you were to stare at your flower garden for 20 minutes or watch your 3-year-old dig in the sandbox?

Let whatever thoughts vex you float off into the wild blue yonder and simply rest your mind.

When you do, your psyche will be cleared out enough to re-load your schedule and tasks later on.

5. Breathe.

Deep breathing has so many magical qualities. Everything that's going on in your body requires oxygen and your breathing process brings it in.

When you take several moments to just breathe, you're subjectively stopping your world to imbibe in the sanctity of breathing.

Try breathing in through your nose to the count of 4, holding it a couple of seconds, then exhaling through your mouth. Repeat 4 times.

Perform this breathing exercise twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. You'll unlock new energy and feel better.

6. Pick up the free weights.

Did you know weight-bearing exercises for the upper body can boost your energy reserves?

Whether you use one-pound, two-pound, or five-pound weights, perform some upper arm exercises for about 15 minutes 3 or 4 days a week.

As your muscles build, your energy will strengthen.

7. Mind your stress.

Stress can be one of the biggest energy drains you'll experience. So, it's wise to do everything you can to successfully manage your stress.

Many of the points listed above will help with stress.

Keep your schedule under control by allowing free time between appointments and time to catch up in order to control the level of stress in your life.

Talk with your friends when you feel stressed. Refrain from using substances like nicotine and alcohol, as they are some of the biggest energy zappers of all.

8. Perform self-care, physically and emotionally.

How you treat yourself is intimately related to how you store energy. Positive thoughts keep you feeling safe, comfortable, and healthy.

Your emotional and physical worlds share a strong connection.

You have the power to perform vital behaviors to pump up your energy. Boost your revitalizing powers by putting these steps into practice.

Yes You Can! Energize Your Life with Positive Thinking

Have you ever really opened your mind to the valuable impact that positive thinking can have on your day-to-day life?

When you develop a truly positive mindset, you set yourself up for a happier and more fulfilling life.

With the stressful and hectic pace of our lives today, a more joyful existence is certain to be a welcome change!

It might take some practice to change your negative thought patterns into positive ideas that serve you better, but you can do it!

Apply these strategies now to invigorate your life every day:

1. Tell yourself you can do it.

Sometimes, a simple thought that you repeat over and over again can get you through a grueling or challenging experience.

"I can do it, I can do it, I can do it" is a great mantra to keep you striving for the excellence you desire.

2. Think of yourself as strong.

When you're engaging in physical activity, think to yourself, "I am strong. I can do anything. I can finish this job because of my strength."

3. Write what's good about you.

Even though it may feel a bit strange to do it, get a pen and paper and start listing your positive attributes. Do some bragging about yourself.

4. Acknowledge that you will do something.

Rather than being disappointed about something you didn't do well, vow you'll work to achieve it in the future. Use the words, "I am."

Notice that you're not saying, "I'm going to try" or "I might give it a go." You're stating, "I am" following through.

It's positive and affirmative. Practice thinking and speaking in these terms.

The more definitive you can be, the more likely your life will advance in positive ways.

5. Jog around the block.

How long has it been since you used your body's core to walk fast, jog, or run? You'll feel so invigorated and accomplished when you get done.

Of course, take heed of your body's health and your doctor's advice on exercise before attempting this one.

If you can't jog for very long, jog while you're counting to 15 under your breath. Then walk for a couple of minutes before jogging again for a count of 15. When you're done, you'll feel spent in a positive way, because you really did something.

6. Set aside time each day to work toward your most important goal.

No matter what your goal is, you'll feel psyched if you do one thing to work toward it every single day. It will give your day a positive lift. Try it and see.

For example, if your goal is to get a new job, get a spiral notebook and jot down each day (with the date) what you did to get a job. Maybe you made a call.

Maybe you established a contact on the internet. Maybe you e-mailed a headhunter. Just do 1 thing every day to achieve your goal.

7. Have a sense of humor.

If you ordered a new bed and it doesn't fit in the room when the delivery guys bring it, try to laugh about it.

Recognize it's not an unsolvable issue-you can return the bed and shop for another one. Smile and say that tomorrow is another day to get it right.

8. Tell yourself you can handle it if something doesn't work out.

Being positive means you'll land on your feet, regardless of what happens. You'll get through it. When you truly know this and live life like you believe it, you'll be one of the most positive people alive.

When you begin to re-focus your life toward positivity, you'll discover a passion for life you've never before experienced.

You'll bring vim and vigor to your life each day through practicing these positive methods and mantras.

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Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over 35 years and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.

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