Jump to:
"This post may contain affiliate links. Check my disclosure policy for more information"
Our increasingly busy lifestyles are placing more demands on us than ever before! All of this extra strain can really wear us out, leave us exhausted and makes us feel like we are constantly complaining of low energy levels.
If you’re one of the many people who too feels affected by low energy levels, then no doubt you’ll be wondering if there’s anything you can do to change this. Although doctors can offer medication to help with some problems, there are actually a lot of natural ways of improving your energy levels and giving you a boost that don’t require a trip to the doctor or any special medicines.
Tips To Boost Your Energy!
The following 5 ways of increasing your energy levels are all simple and natural. None of them is a guaranteed method, but there’s a good chance that by using any of these approaches you’ll experience at least some benefit.
Sleep
It might seem completely obvious, but getting enough sleep is essential to having good energy levels. What many of us parents now think is a good sleep is actually inadequate. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, however, for most the optimal amount of sleep is 8 hours.
This period of sleep should be as uninterrupted as possible… I know ‘should be’ but isn’t
Stop Smoking
Nicotine is a stimulant and will do the opposite of trying to ensure you are relaxed and tired before going to bed potentially causing insomnia. It also raises blood pressure, and stimulates brain-wave activity making it hard to switch off.
Exercise for energy
You might think that exercise simply tires you out, but getting regular exercise can have a profound effect on your energy levels. By taking regular exercise, you improve your physical fitness. Improving your physical fitness will give you greater stamina allowing you to carry out activities for longer without getting tired as quickly. Walking is a good way to introduce regular exercise into your busy life and the kids can join you!
Consequences of Skipping meals
One of the worst things you can do for your energy levels is to skip meals. It’s something we all do as parents (me included!) but it doesn’t help anyone. Your body gets its energy from the food you eat, so eating less food means having less energy. You may even get cranky!
If you really must skip a meal, make sure it’s not breakfast. By the time you wake up in the morning it will already have been a long time since you ate dinner, and skipping out breakfast only increases this. That’s a long time to go without a source of energy for your body!
Manage your Stress
Another big factor in energy levels is stress. Feeling stressed can drastically decrease your energy levels making it difficult to stay focussed or even awake. Find ways to reduce your stress and you will almost certainly see an improvement in energy. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress levels.
Another useful stress-busting tip is to make lists of the things you need to do tomorrow not long before bed. It can help clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts and worries. If you find you are waking up in the middle of the night leave a notepad next to the bed to write down your thoughts and try and get back to sleep.
Avoid Added Sugar
As soon as the kids go to bed I am in the cupboard for sugar! It is my downfall 100% but it doesn’t help me whatsoever! It will maybe give me a boost for a short while and sometimes prevents me from being able to sleep too which isn’t cool!
Eating every 3 hours
Although it’s important not to miss meals, in order to keep your energy levels at their peak it’s actually better if you don’t have 3 big meals per day. Instead, you should eat little and often. This gives your body a steadier energy supply, preventing the
If you got value out of this or feel it would be something some one you know would love to read too then feel free to share (or PIN to read again later!)
I’ll link a few more of my parenting blogs below if you want a read:
5 things to know about your children dental care
Five tips for
How to get better sleep and need less every time
How to save for your next family holiday without feeling the pinch!
7 ways to prepare your child for the dentist
No Comments