You may sporadically feel tired in the middle of the day, or perhaps in the late afternoon, but you have to remember that you should not be experiencing it practically every day. If it becomes more of a habit than an occasional occurrence, perhaps you need to analyze your lifestyle - you may be doing some things that sap your energy. Here are just seven things to watch out for:
Being addicted to email. If you think about it, this may seem pretty harmless. Checking your email a lot has become normal in modern society. However, when you become a slave to email and you check it every 5 minutes, then there is something wrong. The constant back in forth not only lowers your productivity, but it also causes you to mentally wear out faster. Research has shown that if you can focus on specific tasks completely and batch similar processes, you will have much more energy. So instead of living with your email client open, close it except for 3 or 4 times during the day when you will check your email.
A lot of clutter. If you're moving around in an environment that's far from orderly, you may already have feelings of anxiety - even before your work starts. Start with a clean and well-organized desk; it will do wonders in helping you boost your energy.
No excitement in your life. Boredom could be contributing to your lack of energy. Its important to the quality of your life as well as your energy levels that you do something exciting and that you really enjoy at least once a week. Many recommend that you do something fun everyday for maximum benefit. Try to incorporate this into your daily routine. For instance, if you travel a lot, make a goal to play golf at various popular courses as you travel around the country. Add some spice to your life, you will feel the surge of energy and excitement come back to you.
Slouching can cause tiredness. When you sit in front of a computer for long periods of time like we all tend to do these days, you may notice a lack of energy. Much of that is due to poor posture. Along with other back and neck problems, slouching can cause you to not take in as much oxygen as you need. Also it causes your muscles to remain contracted which restricts blood flow. Make sure to watch your posture. Bonus tip: try to get up every 90 minutes or so to stretch and get some water (not soda, coffee, or anything else... just water).
Not getting outside. If you always find yourself stuck in your office for stretches of several hours or more, then you'll observe that you're likewise getting tired faster and faster as the days progress. Just because you have a heavy workload doesn't mean you have to stay glued to your seat all the time. Learn to take breathers and go outdoors for short walks. The fresh air helps and so does the vitamin D from the sun.
Eating too much. We live in a time when food is in abundance here in America. While eating food is key to getting enough energy, too much a good thing can harm you. When we eat too much, we get lethargic and a lot of bodily functions slow down to make energy for digestion. Furthermore, we generally eat way too much, which comes with its set of health problems. Most Americans could get by on half the food they eat. If you want to really benefit from eating just the right amounts and at the right times try a new concept called energy eating. Try to eat every 2-3 hours and make every meal about 300-500 calories. When you eat, eat as if you are tiding yourself for the next couple of hours only. Don't try to get full. When you energy eat, you'll notice your metabolism skyrocket which will melt off excess fat and help your energy levels increase.
Negative people. For me this is a big one. Some people are just a drain to be around. They really can suck the life right out of you. For your energy, success, and motivation, try to avoid these types of people. Instead seek out and hang around with people that uplift, are good natured, and optimistic. We often underestimate how much we are affected by our spirit and emotions. Negative people will drain your energy, while positive people will contribute to your energy reserves. - 29964
Being addicted to email. If you think about it, this may seem pretty harmless. Checking your email a lot has become normal in modern society. However, when you become a slave to email and you check it every 5 minutes, then there is something wrong. The constant back in forth not only lowers your productivity, but it also causes you to mentally wear out faster. Research has shown that if you can focus on specific tasks completely and batch similar processes, you will have much more energy. So instead of living with your email client open, close it except for 3 or 4 times during the day when you will check your email.
A lot of clutter. If you're moving around in an environment that's far from orderly, you may already have feelings of anxiety - even before your work starts. Start with a clean and well-organized desk; it will do wonders in helping you boost your energy.
No excitement in your life. Boredom could be contributing to your lack of energy. Its important to the quality of your life as well as your energy levels that you do something exciting and that you really enjoy at least once a week. Many recommend that you do something fun everyday for maximum benefit. Try to incorporate this into your daily routine. For instance, if you travel a lot, make a goal to play golf at various popular courses as you travel around the country. Add some spice to your life, you will feel the surge of energy and excitement come back to you.
Slouching can cause tiredness. When you sit in front of a computer for long periods of time like we all tend to do these days, you may notice a lack of energy. Much of that is due to poor posture. Along with other back and neck problems, slouching can cause you to not take in as much oxygen as you need. Also it causes your muscles to remain contracted which restricts blood flow. Make sure to watch your posture. Bonus tip: try to get up every 90 minutes or so to stretch and get some water (not soda, coffee, or anything else... just water).
Not getting outside. If you always find yourself stuck in your office for stretches of several hours or more, then you'll observe that you're likewise getting tired faster and faster as the days progress. Just because you have a heavy workload doesn't mean you have to stay glued to your seat all the time. Learn to take breathers and go outdoors for short walks. The fresh air helps and so does the vitamin D from the sun.
Eating too much. We live in a time when food is in abundance here in America. While eating food is key to getting enough energy, too much a good thing can harm you. When we eat too much, we get lethargic and a lot of bodily functions slow down to make energy for digestion. Furthermore, we generally eat way too much, which comes with its set of health problems. Most Americans could get by on half the food they eat. If you want to really benefit from eating just the right amounts and at the right times try a new concept called energy eating. Try to eat every 2-3 hours and make every meal about 300-500 calories. When you eat, eat as if you are tiding yourself for the next couple of hours only. Don't try to get full. When you energy eat, you'll notice your metabolism skyrocket which will melt off excess fat and help your energy levels increase.
Negative people. For me this is a big one. Some people are just a drain to be around. They really can suck the life right out of you. For your energy, success, and motivation, try to avoid these types of people. Instead seek out and hang around with people that uplift, are good natured, and optimistic. We often underestimate how much we are affected by our spirit and emotions. Negative people will drain your energy, while positive people will contribute to your energy reserves. - 29964
About the Author:
Gerry Geneva is a personal energy coach and expert. He specializes in beating adrenal fatigue through energy management techniques, proper nutrition and adrenal fatigue supplements.
