10 Ways to Get More Energy

Does your energy fluctuate over the course of the day – not a simple up and down, but a wild and massive high and low? Do you drink lots of tea, coffee, energy drinks and wish you didn’t drink that many? Do you get exhausted just turning up to work? Well it is time for more sustainable energy in your life. It is easy to get a boost from an energy drink but with the artificial up comes a matching down afterwards. Having some healthy work habits will keep you on track and with more than enough energy for the days. Here are 10 ways to build more energy in your day:

1. Have a focus
   A lack of focus can lead to discontent. What is your focus for 2012? An overseas holiday, a new job or maybe further education?
2. Daily Action
   Once you have a focus, what can you do each day to move closer to your goal? It doesn’t have to be a huge thing but you must have DAILY action.
3. Ask for help
   It is too hard to do everything yourself - so get help. Turn to family, friends, a mentor group or a professional.
4. Let go of past experience
   Don’t beat yourself up if you didn’t quite do it last time; this time it’s different. Acknowledge the past but you don’t have to repeat it.
5. Take responsibility
   Spiderman’s uncle told him, “With great power comes great responsibility”. The reverse is also true. “Great responsibility gives great power”. Take responsibility for your situation and your actions.
6. Look at what you can do, not what you can’t
   Focus on the things you can do as they will lead to results.
7. Have a quarterly or monthly check point
   You need to check you are on track. Have a check up each month or quarter to see how you are going, otherwise, how will you know if you need to make adjustments?
8. Drink Plenty of water
   Don’t forget the basics. Look after your body because you only get one. The best thing is drink plenty of water.
9. Exercise
   Exercise helps you deal with stress and gets you out in the fresh air. Plus it’s good for your body!
10. Laugh
    Life is nowhere near as serious as you may think. Laugh and enjoy the journey.