Sometimes my energy levels are way down. Have you ever had times in your life when you feel like this? For a couple days, or even a week, your body just feels tired. Sometimes I feel like mentally I’m on top of things & I have the desire to get lots done, but physically I’m just not holding out!
I could blame it on several factors that might contribute to making me feel this way, things like not getting enough sleep or overworking. In truth, however, it’s really a combination of things that make up this energy sucking vortex!
Ultimately, I realize that a lot of the time it comes down to cutting corners.
Cheating myself by way of negligence
Being negligent in society always has ramifications. A parent being negligent in their duty of care can result in social, developmental and even legal consequences. Many professions such as health practitioners have a duty of care in day to day practice, they can be found negligent in their duties if this is not adhered to.
When I’m really honest with myself, being negligent with my own health has often contributed to my lack of energy. Trying to fit too much in, failing to get enough sleep, working too much, not eating properly, not exercising enough – all of these things aren’t doing me any favours!
So what’s the answer? Eat better? Get more sleep?
Of course, but it all starts with being able to identify the real problem: me. I’m my own enemy sometimes!
Avoiding blame
I decide my own actions. It’s important for me to recognise this, and not to get caught up with blaming external factors for my decisions. When I’m down in energy, sometimes I’m simply reaping what I’ve sown! What about your own experiences, have they ever been similar?
Getting back on track, for me really consists of:
- Identifying factors that are causing me to be lacking in energy
- Understanding I may have made poor lifestyle choices that also contributed
- Making a decision to look after my body
Here’s to reclaiming energy!
“Trying to fit too much in, failing to get enough sleep” This is a really good point. I wish there were more hours in a day but I have to learn to work with what I have. I do eat right (very well actually) exercise daily, but I also need to manage my time better and be OK with myself if I don’t get everything done in a reasonable amount of time.
Hi Carla, thanks for your comments… Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day, too! It’s good to hear your feedback.
I agree it is a matter of structuring your time.
Yes, the day is relatively short at times.
I found cutting out caffeine was better for me. Caffeine boosts usually last for six hours.Then leave you more tired then before the cup of java.
Decaffeinated fruit teas with herbs.
I have to have breakfast but that usually is it until dinner time much to often.
When I need a boost I have a piece of fresh fruit.This is a common practice with athletes.
Sleep is very important but I don’t always get enough.Once the work week has started I am into it with the idea I will catch up on the weekend.
Exercise is one of the things I have slowed down on.I am doing a 3 day a week routine instead of a daily one.
I have lapsed on that occasionally only finding the time for 2 days a week.
As far as blame- woulda-shoulda-coulda but too late.
Keep up the great work:)
Hmmm I don’t think I could ever totally cut out caffeine to be honest!
I’m a coffee lover of the highest accord! I’m with you on the fruit thing though…!
I hear ya.My guy has to have his coffee also.He suffers from the different time zone phobia often his clients are 6 to 7 hours difference.
He spends evenings coding,designing,etc,sometimes up til 3-4AM.
This creates a problem with his turning his schedule around. His eating habits are atrocious.
I am working on him !!!