Blog #88 Eight Ways to Help
You Feel More Energized
1. Only eat when you are hungry and stop eating
before you feel completely full. This
might mean that you eat significantly less than you have been. As long as you don’t have a serious health
issue that’s fine.
2. Sleep regular hours, as closely as you can to
when it gets dark and when the sun starts to rise. This may not be possible most of the time,
but get as close to this as you can. It
may be absolutely impossible for some people, due to work schedules.
3. Stay well hydrated. Water or raw organic vegetable juice are the
best beverages, though you may want to filter your water if it comes from the
tap. Aim for six to eight glasses of
water or organic vegetable juice per day, but don’t make yourself uncomfortable
in the process.
4. Adhere to a diet that is high in plant based
foods. For many people, vegan or
vegan/pescatarian is best. Others do
better with more animal protein. Avoid
processed foods, and avoid consuming too many sweet-tasting foods, except fresh
fruit. Processed foods often come in boxes or other packages, and may be canned
or frozen. If you can not obtain any
fresh foods, frozen is usually preferable to canned.
5. Exercise daily. Walking, tai chi, yoga, yard work, house
work, some weight lifting and Pilates are all exercises that would be
beneficial. Also, jumping on a
trampoline can be helpful for the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Trampoline should not be used by those who
have serious spinal or other musculoskeletal problems.
6. Receive some holistic treatment on a regular
basis (monthly, weekly, quarterly, it’s up to you, and also based on your
health requirements. Chiropractic,
massage, acupuncture, Feldenkrais all qualify as appropriate therapies. Feldenkrais is both a therapy and an
exercise. June and July are the two
months when acupuncture treatment is especially tonifying.
7. Before falling asleep and/or right after
awakening, give thanks for at least ten things in your life. For example, having a roof over your head,
being able to see, hear and walk, having the opportunity to be in contact with
the natural world – lakes, woodlands, deserts, etc., being able to read and
write, having enjoyable human and (non-human) animal connections, having the
opportunity to explore some interests and gifts, such as photography and music,
having enough food for sustenance, having a job or other source of income,
having a sense of humor, receiving this wonderful blog – I think that is ten
things. You get the idea. Make this a habit and it will help you sleep
better, improve your relationships, open you to discovering and attracting more
things for which to be thankful, and generally enrich your life. All this, in turn will help reduce stress and
improve energy level.
8. Take regular breaks from technology. For 24 hours, once a week, or more or less
frequently, as you are able, avoid computers, cell phones, television, radio,
and other forms of technology. Walk or bike
rather than driving or using public transportation. Disconnect your computer modem or construct
or buy a Faraday Cage to help protect you from signals emitted by our modern
technology.
This blog’s offer: Contact me with any questions about these
eight suggestions. I can give you
reasons and ideas for implementing these suggestions. I wish you success.
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