Do you often think to yourself, “How can I get more energy?”
Probably more times than you care to admit…? Yet, if you work at a desk most of your day, it’s honestly no surprise. And you’re honestly not alone.
Staying energetic when sitting down can be a challenging thing to manage for all of us. It’s achievable though—and much easier and quicker than you might think.
And because this is so important and I care about you, I’ve also created a brand new FREE health guide to help you stop having low energy in the first place. It gives you 5 tips to improve your health in 5 minutes a day or less. And you can download it instantly right below.
Now you’ve done that and are on your way to improving your health and preventing low energy in the first place, let’s discover why you’re low on energy right now.
Why do we feel tired when we sit?
As humans, we’re literally designed to move! In the past (and when I say past I mean waaaaay back when we had to hunt for food!), we moved our bodies most of our days. Which, believe it or not, gave us lots of energy.
When we move our bodies, it transfers energy between our cells.
In other words, when we move, it creates a physical vibration in our body, leading to an actual increase in energy.
When we sit for prolonged periods, our cells don’t need the same transfer of energy. So, we don’t get that same internal vibration. This causes our bodies to literally, become low on energy.
It’s simply the natural nature of our bodies.
The answer to, “How can I get more energy?”, is to move your body.
But I’m sure at this point in my post, you’d already guessed this ;).
Easier said than done, right?
Well, I’m here to make it much easier for you!
But first, a personal story.
I’ve just been to the best party. I was on my own, in my kitchen.
I was sitting at my desk—trying to write this blog post—when I started to feel tired and unfocused. That’s when the party started…
I asked Alexa to play Taylor Swift, got up from my seat, and then danced like no one was watching—because they weren’t!
And you know what? After a few minutes of dancing, I was psyched and energised to work again. And, as an added bonus, I came up with the idea to write this post.
An energy boost plus a creative idea—not bad for a quick dance party at home!
We have more control over our energy levels than we think.
So, next time you feel tired or unfocused, have a dance party for yourself. And feel your energy levels increase.
The fast free fun energy booster you can do right now:
- Stand up.
- Play upbeat music.
- Dance like no one’s watching.
Alternatively, you could think of it like this:
upbeat music + solo dance = energy boost
Why not give it a go right now?
Life doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Schedule some fun into your day to get more energy, boost your happiness, and even increase your productivity!
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If you want to hear more on this topic or have anything else, let me know at becky@beckyholliday.com.
Thank you so much for reading, and remember YOU matter. You are more than enough. And you can become the person you want to be.
With love,
Becky
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