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5 Tips to Boost Your Energy and Get More Done If the link to play the video above isn't working, click here to watch. Reader, you can have the best intentions, a strong work ethic, and highly-effective strategies ... but without the energy to get things done, you, well, won't get things done. Without a fully charged battery, you might have sluggish performance or a lag in response time. But there are things you can do to boost your energy, protect your performance, and get more done. Here are 5 tips from today's shared video to help you do just that: Tip 1: Move More No surprise here. Moving more is commonly suggested as a best practice to increase your energy. However, a couple of things I appreciate about Laurie's message about movement:
Tip 2: Right Food at the Right Time The rule of not eating after 8pm is similar to intermittent fasting. It has many benefits, including getting better sleep which contributes to better energy the next day. And, of course, not eating sugary snacks helps avoid the subsequent energy-draining sugar crash. Natural fruits and nuts are, indeed, a much healthier snack choice. Tip 3: Better Sleep = Better Energy Here are some research-backed best practices for optimal sleep (which, in turn, promotes optimal energy):
Tip 4: Drink More Water You may have heard this tip from me before, and it is so true! Drinking more water gives us energy ... both physically and mentally. This is because even mild dehydration affects our cognition, fatigue, and stress levels. Tip 5: Plan Your Day around Your Energy When you plan your day around your own natural energy peaks and dips, you set yourself up for optimal performance. This means doing your most important work when your energy is at its peak and doing more mundane tasks (like answering email or doing admin work, for example) during your "lull" times. Everyone is different, so it's important for you to know when your peak hours are. Mine tend to be mid-morning and then again later in the afternoon (after I've had a little post-lunchtime break outdoors). Protect Your Energy and Get More Done These tips are just a few ways you can protect your energy, giving you the ability to maintain your productivity and get more done. Find what works for you, and then make it part of your daily habits. As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email! Thank you. I appreciate you! xoxo, Now for more good stuff ... Interesting Reads ...
WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, do work that lights you up. When you do so, you feel joy and deep satisfaction in your work. You also are constantly recharging your "battery" rather than depleting it. Badass Affirmation of the WeekI am not afraid of what others think. I learn and improve from every failure. I am capable of trying again. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And if you haven't already joined our Work From Home Winners Club private Facebook group, click here to do so now! We'd love for you to be part of the community we're building there.
April 28, 2024 | Coach Michele Peterson |
Coach Michele Peterson
Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
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