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Need
More Energy?
3 easy ways to have more
energy by tomorrow
 By
Jessica Smith
Certified Personal Trainer for PUSH.tv
If
there are two things in this world that you can never
have enough of, it is energy and time. Having a full
schedule can really zap your energy, especially if you
don’t take time to replenish it now and then.
Next
time you are feeling lethargic, try one of these three
simple, caffeine-free tips to increase your energy levels:
- Move. A
body in motion tends to stay in motion, and vice versa.
Even though when you are tired one of the last things
you want to do is move, it is one of the most effective
and fastest ways to become more alert. You don’t
have to hit the gym for an all out workout, even a
short burst of activity, such as a 10 minute walk,
can have the same effect.
- Socialize. Studies
have shown that one of the most effective things women
can do to raise their spirits is to reach out for a
friend. Social contact can help lift your mood and
get your mind off of your fatigue. When you are feeling
lethargic, call your best friend. Or, better yet, invite
her to go for a walk!
- Change
your mind. When you are tired, do
you often notice how much you tell yourself (and
those around you) just how tired you are? All of
that attention and focus you put onto experiencing
the tiredness just makes it worse! Rewrite your
internal dialogue. When you catch yourself thinking
or talking about how tired you are, stop yourself
from focusing on the feeling of being tired by
taking a few deep breaths and saying to yourself, “I
am energized.” I know it sounds a little
hokey, but, believe me; you would be surprised
how effective it is. Our minds have tremendous
power and influence over our bodies. So next time
you are feeling exhausted, check in with what kind
of message you are sending to yourself: is it one
of fatigue, or one of energy and vitality?
And
remember, having more energy can also help you create
more time – moving through your day alert and alive
makes you more efficient and effective, which can add
up to a huge time savings!
Check
out the ChicBlvd fitness campaign called 2 More Hours
(www.chicblvd.com/2hours).
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