5 Simple, Safe And Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy Levels
Our increasingly busy lifestyles both in and out of work are placing more demands on us. All of this extra strain can really wear us out. Often we hear people complaining of low energy levels.
If you’re one of the many people who feel affected by low energy levels, then you’ll be wondering if there’s anything you can do to change this.
Doctors can offer meds to address the problem, however, there are natural ways to improve your energy levels. These natural ways don’t require a trip to the docs or any special drugs.
Here are 5 ways of increasing your energy levels the natural way. Keep in mind none of them guarantee results, but there is a good chance you experience some benefit.
1) Sleep:
This is kind of obvious, but sleep is essential to having good energy levels. What many of us consider good sleep is actually not enough. The amount of sleep one person needs will vary from another. For the majority of us the optimal number is 8 hours. There are many ways to improve the quality of your sleep. Check out the Sleep Cycle App to help improve your quality of sleep.
2) Exercise:
It’s true a good workout will tire you out. However, regular exercise will have a profound effect on your physical fitness. With improved stamina you can carry out activities for longer without getting tired as quickly.
3) Meal Skipping:
One of the worst things you can do for your energy levels is to skip meals. Your body gets its energy from the food you eat, so eating less food means having less energy. If you really must skip a meal, make sure it’s not breakfast. By the time you wake up in the morning it will already have been a long time since you ate dinner. Skipping out breakfast only increases this. That’s a long time to go without a source of energy for your body!
4) Stress:
Another big factor in energy levels is stress. Feeling stressed can drastically decrease your energy levels. Decreased energy makes it difficult to stay focussed or even awake. Find ways to reduce your stress and you will almost certainly see an improvement in energy. Exercise is one great way to reduce stress levels. Another useful stress-busting tip is to make lists of the things you need to do tomorrow not long before bed. It can help clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts and worries. If you want help with this check out the Calm App.
5) Eat Small:
It’s important not to miss meals to keep your energy levels at their peak. It’s actually better if you don’t have 3 big meals per day. Instead, you should eat more than three meals of a smaller size throughout the day. This gives your body a steadier energy supply, preventing the yoyo-ing of energy levels that we’re all familiar with.
If you want help with your diet keep in mind that all our Level 10 Members and PT Clients get access to our in-house Certified Nutritionist.