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Focus on energy not time! There are a set number of fixed hours in a day but energy has no limits.  Every thought, emotion and action requires your energy; therefore wise energy investment is imperative.

 1.Move your body

The number one energy booster is exercise and yet most people do not want to exercise. You don’t have to exercise for a long period of time. Only ten minutes of walking will boost your energy levels for one to two hours afterward. Ideas – Walk 10 minutes on your lunch hour, walk around the perimeter of any store before you shop, or join an exercise class with a friend.

2. Listen to music

Music is second to exercise to boost your energy and reduce tension during regular tasks.  Your body can feel the music before you even realize you are moving to the beat. Music is underused as an energy booster. Music 60-80 beats creates an atmosphere of creativity, over 80 beats a minute an aerobic zone and under 60 beats a minute a relaxing atmosphere.

3. Take a nap

Naps provide restorative energy.  Remember to nap for only 10 – 30 minutes as a longer nap will leave you groggy.

4. Socialize

Can you imagine the energy you would have if you took a walk with a friend and listened to music? Instead of reaching for a candy bar for energy call a friend instead.

5 .Know your energy highs and lows

Ever try to get a project done when you have no energy? You will boost your productivity if you align your to-do list and projects with your energy. Studies have shown our energy is low immediately after waking  even after a great night’s sleep, peaks in the late morning to early afternoon (usually 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), drops in the late afternoon (3-5 p.m.), rises again in the early evening (6 or 7 p.m.) and dips to the all time low before bed time (around 11 p.m.). Plan your projects around energy.

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