4 easy ways to boost your daily energy

Everybody wants to feel like they have more energy.  If you’re anything like me, naps are one of the best parts of the day (if you can fit them in!).  The only problem with that is a) I’m trying to be as productive as possible with each day and b) I usually feel like I never get enough time for myself to really take care of myself the way I would like to. 
Over time, I’ve come up with 4 of my favorite ways to make sure my days are productive, full of energy, and are something I can look back on with pride knowing I gave my absolute best.

Here's how you can boost your energy
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ONE - It's Really Only 10 Minutes
Wake up 10 minutes before your normally get up, and meditate.  Now, I know what you’re thinking.  Become one with the tree.  Breathe in the day new.  Nope.  All I’m talking about is sitting in silence, by yourself, for 10 minutes.  Quiet your mind, and just take in what your day is going to bring you.  My favorite resource for meditation is the Headspace app, easily found on your AppStore.  Starting your day with purpose and mindfulness is one of the best ways to energize for your day.  I challenge you to try this for only 7 days (that’s barely over an hour of dedicated time). I promise you will see immediate improvements in your energy levels.

​Two - Time to Start the Habit
​Exercise at least 3 times a week for 20 minutes.  Whatever that looks like for you, at whatever time of day you can get away with it (and if you need direction, that is what we are here for).  Whether it’s a Nine2Fit program, or just getting out of the office/home and going for a 20 minute walk.  We all know that exercise is proven to improve just about every aspect of your life, but doing it is the hard part.  Commit to a total of 1 hour for the week (20 minutes, 3 days) to fit in some exercise and feel the benefits!

​​Three - Seriously, Positivity Goes Along Way
​Focus on positivity.  This one may sound straight forward and even silly, but I promise you that being mindful about what’s good in your life (your kids, food, a good book, you name it) will help redirect your energy into the positive side of things, and help remove some negativity from your life, which is a huge energy sink.  Personally, I like to keep a little notebook next to my bed where I write down 3 things that I’m grateful for that day so that I can start off my day appreciating what I have.  Give it a try, we are talking 30 seconds out of your day here!

Four - Phones and Bedtime 
​Put your phone out of reach when you go to bed.  Scary!  With our dependence on technology as a culture, it seems that we are never out of reach of a text or facebook message.  Studies show that looking at your screen and wiring your brain right before you go to sleep has severe negative impacts on your ability to produce melatonin (used to sleep) and allow your body to wind down for a restful night’s sleep.  I challenge you to charge your phone on the opposite side of the room, and purchase a $10 alarm clock to keep next to your bed, if that’s something you currently rely on your phone for.  See just how much easier it is to fall asleep without distractions!

​Try these easy strategies out and send us feedback with how they have made you feel. Give it a week commitment. Start small. I can promise you that you can do it and your energy will be dramatically increased!