| Everyone would like to feel more energetic | | | | all times. Set a goal- empty by lunch, |
| during the day. You naturally go through | | | | refill, empty again by the time work is over. |
| periods of higher activity which contrasts | | | | Carry plenty of water in the car too for you |
| with times of relaxation. The problem occurs | | | | and your family. |
| when more energy and concentration is | | | | |
| required than we can give. Or when we try to | | | | 5) Exercise regularly. This is easier said |
| sleep and can't. Follow these invaluable tips | | | | than done with a busy schedule. A poor |
| to a new you! | | | | conditioning level causes you to be |
| | | | short-of-breath and your heart to race when |
| 1) Stay on a regular sleep schedule. You | | | | just doing simple things like climbing a |
| can't stay up late during the week-end and | | | | flight of steps or doing household chores. |
| suddenly on Monday morning wake up refreshed. | | | | Park farther away when shopping and walk Dust |
| If you do enjoy later nights on Friday and | | | | off that exercise machine or get an exercise |
| Saturday vow to get to bed early on Sunday to | | | | tape to play when weather is bad. Set an |
| wake up rested. | | | | example for the rest of your family and maybe |
| | | | they will join in too! |
| 2) Avoid the sugar and caffeine roller | | | | |
| coaster. Eat some protein and foods with a | | | | 6) A joke a day keeps the doctor away. |
| bit of fat in the morning. The brain needs | | | | Seriously, laughter has many beneficial |
| protein and the body does not store it. You | | | | effects on the body. The brain chemicals for |
| don't have to eat very much- a glass of low | | | | experiencing pleasure, happiness, and peace |
| fat milk, a piece of cheese, or a handful of | | | | increase with good, hearty laughs. Live |
| nuts will get you going instead of pure | | | | alone? Get a funny movie or watch a |
| carbohydrates like a plain bagel. | | | | light-hearted comedy on tv. Nothing |
| | | | sarcastic or put-down, however. |
| 3) Take a 5-10 minute power nap around lunch. | | | | |
| Even if you just close your eyes and let | | | | 7) Avoid confrontations and situations with |
| your mind drift you will be refreshed for the | | | | negative people. You know who they are. |
| afternoon. This is also effective anytime | | | | They are not going to change but they will |
| you feel yourself not concentrating, reading | | | | bring you and your mood down. The |
| the same material over and over. Give in to | | | | complainers, gossipers, and generally unhappy |
| the urge and completely relax for a few | | | | souls we all have to deal with on a |
| moments. | | | | day-to-day basis drain our energy if we allow |
| | | | them. Be polite but avoid arguing or getting |
| 4) Drink more water and liquids. I know, | | | | hooked into listening to their constant |
| everyone says to drink more fluids. But most | | | | problems. |
| Americans are in a constant state of | | | | |
| dehydration from filling up on coffee, tea, | | | | 8) Take regular, daily supplements of the |
| and sodas with caffeine. This is very | | | | highest quality. Our food and diets simply |
| stressful to the kidneys and can cause | | | | do not meet the amounts needed for maximum |
| irritation to the bladder. Keep a sports | | | | health. There is a difference between |
| bottle filled with your favorite flavored | | | | avoiding nutritional deficiencies and optimum |
| water or just plain and keep it with you at | | | | performance. |