There are no two ways about it: life is tiring. In fact, in the modern world, it’s often downright exhausting. How exactly are you meant to find the energy to deal with all of it?
You can do all the physical things you’re meant to do, like staying hydrated, eating the right food and getting enough sleep. You can quit smoking and cut back on alcohol. You can be strategic in your use of caffeine, which can give you a boost when taken at the right time, but you don’t want it keeping you awake at night.
Those things on their own won’t necessarily be enough (https://www.health.harvard.edu/energy-and-fatigue/9-tips-to-boost-your-energy-naturally). Tiredness and energy levels aren’t just about your physical condition. They’re also about your mindset and the way you approach life. It’s about how you deal with stress, and your mental and emotional state.
You can try to do things like reduce your workload and make sure you take enough breaks, but that’s not always an option in a fast-paced modern world. That when even the smallest, simplest steps may be able to alleviate some of your burden.
Some people go to yoga or tai chi. Others try to apply some of the principles of those disciplines in daily life, such as with meditation and breathing exercises that they may even be able to practice at their desk. Mindfulness has become increasingly popular in recent years and can be a powerful tool. Even talking to a friend can lighten things enough that you feel refreshed.
Of course, for some people, it takes more than a few positive thoughts to cause a major change in how their brain works. That’s especially true for those who have diagnosable mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. Depression in particular can sap all your energy and make it seem impossible to get it back.
In these cases, the help you need may have to come from a professional. Therapy, medication or a combination of both can be effective ways to change those embedded harmful thought patterns, develop new coping strategies and give yourself a new and more energized mindset.
Everyone feels worn down sometimes, particularly when life becomes stressful. If you’re lacking energy, make sure you consider all possible causes – physical, mental and emotional – so you can figure out the best way to give yourself a boost.
