Many people seem to live like walking zombies �" breathing and moving but without energy and zest for life. If you think that you are in a perpetual state of fatigue, stress and bad mood, then you have to stop whatever it is you are doing and ponder for a few minutes what you have been doing all your life. Sometimes, little things, such as keeping a dull mood, can contribute to your lack of enthusiasm and love for life.
Here are some of the things you can do to put the zest back into your life:
1. Snooze Your Way To Happy Life
According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 75% of adults in the US experience insomnia or some type of sleep problems a few times a week. A lot of people sacrifice sleep in order to work more or have extended hours of fun; however, they are not aware that lack of sleep can cause many illnesses and conditions, including lethargy and listlessness.
If you want your life to be full and happy, you first need to give your body a chance to rest and re-energize. Some say that people need at least 8 hours of sleep in order to revitalize their mind and body.
2. Be Careful What You Feed Your Body
Most magazines and books on health that people have read tell about the importance of eating right. It seems, however, that in spite of this, many still do not pay attention to the food they eat nor to the right eating time.
The first thing you should remember is to eat a healthy breakfast that is composed of proteins like egg, some complex carbohydrates such as whole grain cereals or bread, and a small amount of fat. This type of breakfast will help keep your blood sugar levels stable for most of the day. It is important to note that very low or very high blood sugar levels could cause fatigue and mood swings. Furthermore, not being able to normalize the glucose level in your blood could result in serious diseases, including diabetes.
3. Just Carry What You Can Handle
Having overly busy schedules seem to be the norm these days. However, if you check most people's list of things to do, many will be most likely filled with unimportant and not-so important activities.
If you want to have energy, make sure that you balance your schedule and time well. It would also be wise to delegate some of the workload to other people. For example, if you are a working mom, you could ask some members of your family to help out with housework.
4. Bring In More Light
Believe it or not, more people feel depressed and down during autumn and winter. The reason behind this is that during these seasons, the daylight hours are greatly reduced in some parts of the world. This seasonal sadness is actually called SAD or seasonal affective disorder.
If you do not want to be affected by the SAD bug, make sure that your blood sugar is stable and you get exposed to sunlight regularly. Experts say that the body produces serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for happy mood and healthy energy, when exposed to natural light. However, if you cannot go outside and bask in the sunlight, you should expose yourself to a full-spectrum light at least two hours daily.
5. Eliminate Your Wastes
People who are constipated or have troubles eliminating their wastes usually are irritable and moody. If waste materials stay long inside the intestines, they are reabsorbed by the body. These toxins are responsible for allergies, and other conditions.
Here are some of the things you can do to put the zest back into your life:
1. Snooze Your Way To Happy Life
According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 75% of adults in the US experience insomnia or some type of sleep problems a few times a week. A lot of people sacrifice sleep in order to work more or have extended hours of fun; however, they are not aware that lack of sleep can cause many illnesses and conditions, including lethargy and listlessness.
If you want your life to be full and happy, you first need to give your body a chance to rest and re-energize. Some say that people need at least 8 hours of sleep in order to revitalize their mind and body.
2. Be Careful What You Feed Your Body
Most magazines and books on health that people have read tell about the importance of eating right. It seems, however, that in spite of this, many still do not pay attention to the food they eat nor to the right eating time.
The first thing you should remember is to eat a healthy breakfast that is composed of proteins like egg, some complex carbohydrates such as whole grain cereals or bread, and a small amount of fat. This type of breakfast will help keep your blood sugar levels stable for most of the day. It is important to note that very low or very high blood sugar levels could cause fatigue and mood swings. Furthermore, not being able to normalize the glucose level in your blood could result in serious diseases, including diabetes.
3. Just Carry What You Can Handle
Having overly busy schedules seem to be the norm these days. However, if you check most people's list of things to do, many will be most likely filled with unimportant and not-so important activities.
If you want to have energy, make sure that you balance your schedule and time well. It would also be wise to delegate some of the workload to other people. For example, if you are a working mom, you could ask some members of your family to help out with housework.
4. Bring In More Light
Believe it or not, more people feel depressed and down during autumn and winter. The reason behind this is that during these seasons, the daylight hours are greatly reduced in some parts of the world. This seasonal sadness is actually called SAD or seasonal affective disorder.
If you do not want to be affected by the SAD bug, make sure that your blood sugar is stable and you get exposed to sunlight regularly. Experts say that the body produces serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for happy mood and healthy energy, when exposed to natural light. However, if you cannot go outside and bask in the sunlight, you should expose yourself to a full-spectrum light at least two hours daily.
5. Eliminate Your Wastes
People who are constipated or have troubles eliminating their wastes usually are irritable and moody. If waste materials stay long inside the intestines, they are reabsorbed by the body. These toxins are responsible for allergies, and other conditions.
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