How to Combat Lack of Energy
The amount of energy you possess affects every facet of your day to day to life in ways you may not be aware of immediately. From repressed cognitive functions during work or school to your lowered ability to physically put forth effort, lack of energy can show its ugly head in nearly every part of your life. Deal with low energy levels in several different ways to give you the best chance to fight back against personal fatigue.
Instructions
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Schedule your sleep. Consistent sleep is one of the first steps to combating lack of energy. Ensure that you get six to eight hours of sleep within the same relative time frame each 24 hour period. Take a daily nap if possible for a 20- to 30-minute period. You don't have to sleep during this period, but taking the time to meditate or reflect will help.
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Assess your dietary habits. Eating foods that don't provide good energy can cause you to become fatigued and depressed and decrease mental and physical function. Consume foods that are full of whole grains, vitamins and minerals. Fiber-rich foods, fruits, veggies and lean sources of protein such as legumes, nuts and fish are great ways to restore energy.
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Exercise to increase your energy. You may think that exercise drains your energy but experiments conducted by California State University's Robert Thayer, PhD., suggested that walking increased energy. Adding some regular exercise into your routine can help boost your energy levels as well as bolster your metabolism.
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Consult a doctor. When lack of energy is combined with other conditions you may have such as anemia, diabetes or depression, it may be a sign that other more serious problems exist. Low energy or chronic fatigue that lasts for weeks or months should be brought to the attention of a doctor immediately so you may obtain professional assistance.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid skipping meals in your attempt to provide yourself with more energy; rather eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day. Five to six small meals spread through the day is preferable over three larger meals.
