Energy
The Benefits of Increased Energy
- Feel great
- Ability to take control of your life
- Increased self awareness
- Increased focus and productivity
- Improved work life balance
- Become more active
- Lose weight
- Reduces depression, stress and illness
Good Sleeping Habits
- Ensure you have a good quality pillow and mattress
- Check your duvet is the right tog for the time of year (summer 4.5 tog, autumn 10 tog and winter 13 tog)
- Keep your bedroom cool and dark throughout the night
- Ensure your bedroom is a quiet and calm place
- Keep your bedroom clean, tidy and clutter free
- Love your bedroom
- Do not use your bedroom to watch TV or to do work
- Avoid napping or lying in to catch up on sleep
- Move alarm clocks and all other electronic devices at least 4 feet away from your head
- Use a Phillips wake up light instead of your alarm clock
Nutrition
- In each meal combine good slow releasing carbohydrates with good protein and fat
(50/30/20)
- Reduce your intake of sugar, be aware; it is hidden in most food!
- Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snack on healthy food (e.g. fruit and nuts/seeds)
- Eat at least 7 portions of fruit and vegetables per day
- Drink 2-3-litres of water per day
- Keep below the recommended units of alcohol per day (3-4 for men & 2-3 for women)
- Be prepared at home and at work with healthy foods e.g. fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds
- Avoid eating a big meal in the evening
- Avoid refined processed foods as much as possible, aim for 100% whole-foods
Exercise
- Movement = energy. Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement everyday. Walk, cycle and take the stairs as much as possible
- Exercise in the morning, this energises you for the day and kick starts your metabolism (e.g. 3 times per week get off the train one stop early and fast walk into work)
- Aim for a balanced exercise program (cardiovascular, resistance and stretching)
Work/Life Balance
- Do more of the things you enjoy
- Set aside time for your hobbies, friends, family etc
- Organise your life better to have more time for what you enjoy
- Do something everyday just for you
- Spend time with positive people who give you energy and inspiration
- Create a clear partition between work and non work
Mind Management
- Relax or meditate for 20+ minutes a day
- www.silenceofmusic.com for a great selection of alpha music
- Holosync - www.centerpointe.com order the free demo. Enhanced meditation
- Transcendental meditation (TM) visit Google to find a course near you
- Have a massage at least once per month. This will relax you and relieve trapped energy and tension. It is a total mind/body experience
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