You probably know the difference between being in a state of plentiful energy and motivation vs. feeling on the other side of that spectrum. Maybe you tend to experience more of the latter. Fortunately, there are simple means, within your control, by which you can foster adequate energy and spunk to keep you moving and energized day-to-day.
Having Enough Energy
When you have adequate energy, then the obligations of day-to-day life are going to feel and be easier. When you don't have enough energy (and we've all been there), then we doubt our ability to get things done, knowing we might be longing to slow down, or go home and nap come late afternoon.
Fatigue during the day can lead to noticeable
changes in mood and cognition. Fatigue is correlated with a quicker temper, and feelings of social isolation. It can also cause trouble with concentration, alertness, and memory. Physical fatigue also impairs the ability to exercise and be comfortable while physically active. Bouts of exhaustion and lack of motivation are typical. If your system is fatigued, you're going to feel it.
Lifestyle Tips for Good Energy
Day-to-day fatigue is all too common.
Thirty-eight percent of the American workforce doesn't get an adequate seven hours of sleep per night. Furthermore, living on fewer than five hours of sleep is actually comparable to being inebriated. Pay attention to your sleep hygiene and amount of time you are actually asleep if you want to have enough energy.
Certain small measures can boost and help ensure adequate daily energy. Drinking a serving of tea or coffee in the morning can be helpful, as is going for a 15- to 30-minute walk. Limiting or eliminating alcohol is also good. A nap that is under 30 minutes can also give a real boost if you have the time.
Natural Products to Foster Good Energy
The following recommendations are potential energy-promoting aids. Some of them are for increased energy, while others are for recovery, or for healthy body/mind functioning. Remember that these ways are designed to
supplement the right lifestyle choices for daily energy, not replace them. Always speak to your doctor before trying a new supplement.
Guarana is an herb which contains caffeine (similar to coffee beans), and it can be found in oral supplement form. There is science to suggest guarana
helps young people who have been hindered by mental strain. Like coffee, be careful to not take too much of guarana at once, as it can have negative side effects due to the caffeine it contains.
Vitamin B12 is helpful, and in fact essential, for good energy levels over time. Among other important functions, B12 is necessary for the
formation of red blood cells, which transfer oxygen throughout the body. If you don't have quite enough B12, or are deficient (anemia), then supplementing with B12 will make a big difference.
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that seems to serve various roles in the human body.
Coenzyme Q10 has the potential to bolster energy levels day-to-day because the body's cells use this substance to make energy.
Vitamin D is a vitamin important for daily energy, especially in men due to its role in
testosterone production. Deficiency in Vitamin D correlates strongly with low testosterone as well as low energy. Vitamin D deficiency is actually quite common.
Iron is important for red blood cell production and oxygen transportation, as is vitamin B12.
Iron anemia specifically inhibits red blood cell count (and therefore energy levels) because iron is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, which contributes to red blood cell production.
Melatonin is a naturally-occurring chemical in the brain which
precipitates sleep. This critical substance is worth supplementing with in case you are not getting enough sleep. Improving quality and length of sleep can be of enormous benefit to individuals who don't get enough sleep due to difficulty sleeping.
Having enough energy is crucial to getting through each day in fine form. Without it, you are likely to feel it throughout the day. With the above natural products, along with the right lifestyle choices, you will be better prepared to face the day with enough energy.
