Natural Ways to Boost your Energy

Exhaustion is a frequently used word for people, especially for those that have grueling schedules or high demand jobs. There is the working mother who has a day job only to come home every night to her second job. Then there is the struggling twenty-something who has to prove them self at work by putting in 60 hours plus a week, working five different job positions to climb up the corporate ladder all while trying to have a social life. Unless you work 15 minutes from work the majority of us have stressful commutes sitting in traffic jams and trying not to crash. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button more than once you need to read on to find ways to naturally boost your energy.

How do you get your energy fix in the morning? All of us definitely need a jump start to the day whether it’s red bull, coffee, or soda. Pick your poison and kudos to you if you drink green or black tea which is supposed to help you recover from everyday stress better than any of the other drinks mentioned. Also, some people find exercise to be a natural energy boost allowing oxygen to enter the brain and the muscles.

Sleep is another way to ward off the chronic exhaustion we feel. Everyone knows 8 hours is the average amount of sleep we should be getting but do you know that the actual time you are asleep is important? Our bodies function on a sleep cycle based on natural light exposure. If you sleep from 2pm to 10 am it is not as restorative as 10p-6a because 80% of our growth hormones are secreted during 11p and 1a. These hormones are necessary for healthy skin, lean muscle, and the immune system.

There are many different ways to fight chronic stress which is another huge energy killer. Multivitamins containing a special formula with extra doses of vitamin B would help to relieve stress. Talking with friends on the phone, reading, meditating, and listening to music are all positive, easy ways to relax. Just by going for a 10 minute walk you will notice an increased energy boost for about two hours. Staying hydrated, eating regularly, and power napping are all natural ways to increase your energy level throughout the day.