What are your top tips for boosting energy levels

1. Dont eat too much in one sitting? – Avoid the food coma. When you eat a large meal your body puts all the energy into digesting it. The result is that sluggish feeling and a lack of energy. Think about any large Christmas lunch you’ve had- halfway through the pudding your ready for a nap.
2. Exercise for energy – Time and again I hear people saying they can’t exercise before and after work because they’ll be too tired. This is completely untrue. Sleep and exercising more when you get up will actually give you more energy for the day. It will also help you think more clearly and sharply. A fitter person always has more energy as well as a more efficient metabolism which improves all facets of your health.
3. Read and listen to motivating books and CD’s – My theory is that the world in general is a negative place. The negative people we meet daily as well as the global events which fill our newspapers will always get you down. To counter this we need to feed our minds with positive thoughts and stories. Hearing inspiring thoughts and ideas reminds us of what can be achieved and motivates us to make more of our lives.
4. Set goals to get you going. Goals and game plan gives you energy – When you get up in the morning with a clear purpose and goal in mind you are more inspired and motivated to get out there. Equally, when you run into challenges or obstacles your pre-planning will give you a greater chance of overcoming them.
5. Fill your ipod with pumping tunes - Listening to songs which you enjoy helps get you in a positive state of mind. This leads to positive actions and positive actions lead to positive outcomes.