Hajra Naz
In the words of Oprah Winfrey, you are responsible for the energy that you create for yourself. Also, you are responsible for the energy that you bring to others. Almost after every work day, you feel exhausted. It seems that you cannot break out of a pattern of dragging through the day and collapsing into bed at night.
Thankfully, there are various strategies that can help you to boost your energy levels throughout the day. Following are a few tips:
Use the right foods for energy:
Most people are in a habit of eating just three large meals during the entire day. But for boosting your energy levels, you need to eat small meals after every few hours. When your brain gets a steady supply of nutrients, it will reduce your perception of fatigue. Eat food with a low glycemic index such as whole grains, nuts, and healthy oils.
Use caffeine:
Reasonable amounts of caffeine can help to increase alertness and can sharpen your mind. But be careful about the timings when you consume it and do not take caffeine after 2 p.m. because then it will affect your sleep patterns.
Drink plenty of water:
Surprisingly, plain water enhances your performance more than any energy drink that is available in the market. Water is actually the only nutrient that has been found to enhance your performance during the most demanding endurance activities. Lack of water is a big reason for the fatigue that you feel in your body, therefore, drink plenty of water and it will naturally increase your energy levels.
Avoid smoking:
The nicotine in tobacco is a stimulant, so it threatens your healthy by increasing your heart rate, and blood pressure, and making it harder for you to fall asleep. Even if you fall asleep, the addictive power of tobacco can kick in and wake you up in the middle of the night with cravings that lead to poor levels of energy. Therefore, avoid smoking at all costs to keep your energy levels high and to maintain overall health.
Reduce stress:
Increased stress is also a reason for low energy levels because highly stress-induced emotions consume a lot of your energy. Keep yourself busy, join a support group, do yoga, and practice meditation techniques for reducing your stress levels.
