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