We probably all wish we had more energy, right? If only we had the extra umph to push ourselves a little harder—to exercise longer, keep up with our kids, or exceed the demands of our job. Energy during the busy times seems like a positive thing, but energy itself isn’t a good thing all the time. There is a reason our bodies feel tired and need inactivity.
We need to feel tired at night. That fog that enters the brain as the night hours creep on is exactly what our bodies need for deep rest. Exercise during the day helps the body feel a healthy amount of weariness at night. Finding an artistic hobby can be a therapeutic way to calm ourselves. Too much stress, too much caffeine and sugar, or a keyed-up project late at night will work against the healthy lethargy, however.
Another time our bodies need to feel relaxed is during a meal. If we’re rushed, anxious, or angry, we usually wolf down our food at an alarming speed. Eating when we’re not relaxed can cause us to overeat, suffer from indigestion, and choose the wrong types of food to consume. A few good habits before a meal can help. Take some deep breathes, focus mentally on the food, or talk to an understanding friend.
Eating or trying to sleep when we’re super-charged counteracts our progress for long-term energy. We need a daily down-time for the sake of our minds, bodies, and souls.
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