What's Fueling You? A Guide to More Energy
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When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy.” Anon.
Have you ever known someone whos always a bundle of energy and you end up feeling more energetic after being with them? How about someone who comes into a room and seems to suck all the energy out of it within moments? What is the difference between these two people?
Have you ever had a day where you were so engaged in what you were doing that hours flew by in what seemed like minutes? How about the kind of day where time d-r-a-g-g-e-d on and on and on and minutes seemed like hours? What was the difference for you?
Its interesting how there are some people and activities which seem to give us more energy than they take, while others seem to take so much more than they give.
We all need energy to function in our daily livesit is the fuel in our tanks that keep us going. How full is your energy tank right now? If youre running on less than a tank, dont worry! This article will explore ways to maintain a steady and healthy energy level so that you are ready for the road ahead!
LEADED OR UNLEADED?
There are many sources of energy we can use for motivation and fuel. Predictably, some are healthier and more sustainable than others. Below is a summary of some common energy. Check off those that you use to keep you going.
Noxious Sources: these sources of energy are commonly used and they do workbut at a significant physical, mental, and emotional cost. It all depends on how much of them you use and how often.
1.Adrenaline: this is the fuel of choice for the stressed-out and over-scheduled. Adrenaline gives us that jolt to keep moving when wed otherwise be overwhelmed. You might be relying on adrenaline for energy if you are constantly rushing, often arriving right on time or a few minutes late, work best under pressure, or often find yourself struggling to fit in last minute interruptions and issues.
2.Conflicts, problems or crises: some people constantly find themselves fire-fighting and running from one problem to the next. When no problems present themselves, they may go looking for one to solve. You may be using problems or crises for fuel if you find that you feel the most alive or on when faced with a high level of drama, or if you recognize that drama and problems are a constant presence in your life.
3.Sugar, Caffeine, Alcohol, Drugs: these can be a source of instant energy in a pinch. However, if you rely upon caffeine to start your day, and turn to it throughout the day to keep from crashing, you may be over-relying on this unhealthy source of energy. Sugar or alcohol is often used in combination with caffeineto calm you down after the need for the energy is over. Using substances to keep you going can become a problem if it is your main source of energy and you find that at the end of the day you feel completely drained or out of gas.
Healthy Sources of Energy: while the three sources listed above do give us energy, it is generally short lived energy and will quickly require another fix to keep you going. In contrast, the healthy energy sources are much more sustainable. This means you have a more constant amount of energy without the peaks and valleys characteristic of the noxious sources. Another distinction between the two is that with healthy sources of energy you may still feel tired at the end of the day, but its not the exhausted, totally drained feeling that comes from burning noxious fuel. Here are three great sources of energy.
1.Energizing People: we all have those people in our lives who somehow give us more energy when were with them. Think of those relationships (personal or professional) where you are left feel light and energized. How can you build more of those relationships into your life while minimizing or eliminating those draining ones?
2.Healthful foods: while each person is different in terms of what foods fuel their body the best, it is clear that consistently eating proteins and carbohydrates (not the sugar laden ones) does keep us going in a healthful way. What foods work best for you? Drinking water helps too, since dehydration is very tiring.
3.Energizing Activities: certainly it would be nice if we could just do the things we love to do, but that is not always realistic. It is, however, possible to build more energizing activities into your schedule. Do you get so caught up in gardening, biking, painting, dancing, or cooking that you lose sense of time? This is a sign that the activity is energizing for you. It doesnt have to be a big time commitment to be energizing. Simply listening to your favorite music can be energizing. Or surrounding yourself with flowers, colors you love, pictures, or pets. What are your energizing activities?
We can and do choose our sources of energy and motivation. Some of our choices give us positive energy that lifts us up and brings out our best. Others ultimately weigh us down and drain us of our spirit. What will you choose to use?
(c) 2004 Shawn M. Driscoll
www.succeedcoaching.com
Have you ever known someone whos always a bundle of energy and you end up feeling more energetic after being with them? How about someone who comes into a room and seems to suck all the energy out of it within moments? What is the difference between these two people?
Have you ever had a day where you were so engaged in what you were doing that hours flew by in what seemed like minutes? How about the kind of day where time d-r-a-g-g-e-d on and on and on and minutes seemed like hours? What was the difference for you?
Its interesting how there are some people and activities which seem to give us more energy than they take, while others seem to take so much more than they give.
We all need energy to function in our daily livesit is the fuel in our tanks that keep us going. How full is your energy tank right now? If youre running on less than a tank, dont worry! This article will explore ways to maintain a steady and healthy energy level so that you are ready for the road ahead!
LEADED OR UNLEADED?
There are many sources of energy we can use for motivation and fuel. Predictably, some are healthier and more sustainable than others. Below is a summary of some common energy. Check off those that you use to keep you going.
Noxious Sources: these sources of energy are commonly used and they do workbut at a significant physical, mental, and emotional cost. It all depends on how much of them you use and how often.
1.Adrenaline: this is the fuel of choice for the stressed-out and over-scheduled. Adrenaline gives us that jolt to keep moving when wed otherwise be overwhelmed. You might be relying on adrenaline for energy if you are constantly rushing, often arriving right on time or a few minutes late, work best under pressure, or often find yourself struggling to fit in last minute interruptions and issues.
2.Conflicts, problems or crises: some people constantly find themselves fire-fighting and running from one problem to the next. When no problems present themselves, they may go looking for one to solve. You may be using problems or crises for fuel if you find that you feel the most alive or on when faced with a high level of drama, or if you recognize that drama and problems are a constant presence in your life.
3.Sugar, Caffeine, Alcohol, Drugs: these can be a source of instant energy in a pinch. However, if you rely upon caffeine to start your day, and turn to it throughout the day to keep from crashing, you may be over-relying on this unhealthy source of energy. Sugar or alcohol is often used in combination with caffeineto calm you down after the need for the energy is over. Using substances to keep you going can become a problem if it is your main source of energy and you find that at the end of the day you feel completely drained or out of gas.
Healthy Sources of Energy: while the three sources listed above do give us energy, it is generally short lived energy and will quickly require another fix to keep you going. In contrast, the healthy energy sources are much more sustainable. This means you have a more constant amount of energy without the peaks and valleys characteristic of the noxious sources. Another distinction between the two is that with healthy sources of energy you may still feel tired at the end of the day, but its not the exhausted, totally drained feeling that comes from burning noxious fuel. Here are three great sources of energy.
1.Energizing People: we all have those people in our lives who somehow give us more energy when were with them. Think of those relationships (personal or professional) where you are left feel light and energized. How can you build more of those relationships into your life while minimizing or eliminating those draining ones?
2.Healthful foods: while each person is different in terms of what foods fuel their body the best, it is clear that consistently eating proteins and carbohydrates (not the sugar laden ones) does keep us going in a healthful way. What foods work best for you? Drinking water helps too, since dehydration is very tiring.
3.Energizing Activities: certainly it would be nice if we could just do the things we love to do, but that is not always realistic. It is, however, possible to build more energizing activities into your schedule. Do you get so caught up in gardening, biking, painting, dancing, or cooking that you lose sense of time? This is a sign that the activity is energizing for you. It doesnt have to be a big time commitment to be energizing. Simply listening to your favorite music can be energizing. Or surrounding yourself with flowers, colors you love, pictures, or pets. What are your energizing activities?
We can and do choose our sources of energy and motivation. Some of our choices give us positive energy that lifts us up and brings out our best. Others ultimately weigh us down and drain us of our spirit. What will you choose to use?
(c) 2004 Shawn M. Driscoll
www.succeedcoaching.com
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