Working from home inspires me into more of the little things that I can do to keep moving the needle and keeping me in the right frame of mind.
Try these out.
Each day, I think of other ways to optimize my energy levels and stay upbeat. Here are my top 4 right now:
Have a cold shower in the morning/afternoon/after your workout is one of the most uplifting parts to my day. Not because I look forward to it but what it does to my body - boosts my mood for starters and wakes me up. The other benefits is that it boosts your immune system, rejuvenates your skin, oxygenates your organs and boosts your “drive” if you know what I mean….I like this 1st thing in the morning but I can easily just jump in the shower in the afternoon to give me a little boost before the evening. For more on the benefits of the cold, check out Vim Hof Method. Extraordinary!.I do anywhere between 3-10 minutes daily but take your time to buil;d this from 10 seconds.
Breathwork is an amazing way to oxygenate your body. Try taking 30 - 40 deep, forceful breaths. In through your nose and out through your mouth and see how that awakens your body. I do this anywhere between 2-5 minutes a day.
An afternoon siesta. According to Matt Walker’s book, Why We Sleep. We are supposed to be having 2 times in the 24 hours cycle where we sleep. 1 during the night and the other anytime after lunch. It can be anywhere from 15-60 minutes….if you can get away with that. I admit I don’t do this everyday but if I am tired and rather reach for another coffee, I will have a short nap to charge my batteries.
Planning 15 minutes in between meetings can allow you to get out of your chair to be active. This is also a difficult one for me BUT I am getting better at planning breaks in between to just switch off for 15 minutes. Master this and you will live your life calm and with ease. Try this short 5 min workout to get your energy levels up.
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