How many times have you wished for more energy to be able to tackle the mile-high to-do list you have? The thing with energy is the more you use it, the more you have, but sometimes you need a little kickstart to get there. 

 

 

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There are a lot of energy-boosting things that you can buy, and they are packed with caffeine and other chemicals designed to give you a boost – but they only work for so long. To really increase your energy, you need to take it a little further and commit to improving your energy from the inside out on a permanent basis. 

Stress 

Stress exhausts us to an extreme because it puts our body in a state of fight or flight, and that means our body is flooded with adrenaline. Eventually, we crash from that, so when you are stuck in a stress cycle, you will keep hitting the low and feel exhausted continuously. Stress management is one of the most important ways that you can see an increase in energy, but it takes work to get there. 

 

• Say no to too much work.

• Try to factor in weekly time to relax.

• Try to get outside at least once a day.

• Find a hobby you enjoy.

Sleep 

When you are tired, you might find yourself taking small naps during the day, which can leave you feeling rejuvenated or groggy. There is some evidence that supports 30-minute naps in the day, improving cognitive function, productivity, and a general feeling of freshness. 

 

However, if you are napping for over 30 minutes, it can have a significant impact on how much you can sleep at night. You might need to get a handle on falling asleep in the evenings. Here are a couple of things you can do to reset your sleep: 

 

• Skip any daytime naps.

• Try to go to bed later and sleep only for four hours (sleep restriction).

• If you slept well for four hours, extend it the next night by 30 minutes.

• Keep doing this until you find the golden amount of time, and stick to it

• Consider chamomile tea, lavender bed spray, warm bath, CBD from Redeem, and keeping your bedroom cool. 

Food 

Our body has certain reactions to different foods; carb-heavy meals often make us sleepy, while fresh salads and lean meats tend to perk us up a bit. Low-GI foods like nuts, vegetables, and olive oil sugars are absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream, which means they are released slowly as energy, keeping your levels steady all day. 

Move More 

The more you work out, the more you move, the more energy you have to do everything else in your day. The first week or so of the extra movement and walking will make you feel a little more tired than normal, but over time your energy levels will increase. 

 

Start out slow and add just 15 minutes of movement to your day on top of what you regularly do, and then increase as you have more energy. 

 

If your sleepless nights are caused by a new little person in your life, here are some extra coping tips to help: Coping with Those Sleepless Nights – mommypalooza™ | Kansas City Lifestyle Blogger.