“ME” Monday® 9-21-2020 Energy

“ME” Monday® 9-21-2020 Fatigued 2

Do you ever wake up feeling like you want to go back to sleep?

Have you ever just wanted to put your head on your desk and take a nap in the afternoon?

Have you ever been afraid to relax when you finally finish a day of work for fear you will fall asleep missing out on family or “ME” time?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone.

It is hard not to get frustrated when fatigue seems to plague our every day; however, it doesn’t have to.

That’s right! It doesn’t have to.

Sometimes getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. A sick child may wake us up during the night, a car alarm may go off, or maybe we just can’t stop thinking about an upcoming deadline. It makes it hard to wake up refreshed when we don’t get a quality night’s sleep. The rest of the day seems to drain our energy even more.

Starting with a few simple daily steps to boost our energy can make a big difference. Start with at least one!

Morning Step #1- Leave a full 20-ounce glass of water by the sink in the bathroom before going to sleep. In the morning routine, brush your teeth, relieve yourself, and then drink that whole glass of water!

Easy right?

Hydration is key. Water hydrates our entire system, which is important for cell, tissue, and organ regeneration. It helps transport oxygen to our muscles, which immediately increases our body’s energy. Drink water throughout the day. Though it may be different for everyone, a guide for how much water each person needs can often be based on drinking half our body weight in ounces. So, if someone weighs 120 pounds, it can be recommended to drink 60 ounces of water a day.

Many of us are working or staying indoors all day with air-conditioning or heaters, especially these days. That can drain our energy too; therefore, any of these steps can help get the boost we may be looking for. Try at least one.

Afternoon Step #2- After lunch, get away from the workstation or whatever you’re doing at home and go outside. Take a walk, even if it is just around the block, sit on a bench, or visit a nearby park with lots of trees or flowers. It is about getting some fresh air! It may seem too simple; however, it can increase energy and reduce stress! Try it for just 10 minutes.

If you are just not able to leave the building, find a quiet place indoors by a window or by a plant and take ten minutes to relax and unwind.

When ending the workday, are we already thinking of our home “TO-DO” list?

Evening Step #3- Try finding a favorite dance tune to have handy for the car ride home (if still working onsite), listen to it while making dinner, or plugin some headphones and find your “ME” space. Then dance like no one is watching!

Permit yourself to LET GO! Have a dance party of one! You’ll feel the rush of energy! Even if it is only for a short time, it can make a BIG difference.

If you are having trouble figuring out what will work for you, send me a private message or email [email protected].

Don’t know when or how to start?

Start today on “ME” Monday®! Improving your energy is a great, special thing to plan for yourself! #ME-Monday

Be safe. Be healthy. Be self-responsible. Be POWERFUL!

Lynn Lessell CHC, CLC, FBS, TCM

The Identity Coach

Certified in Health & Life Transformation