BEING ON YOUR TOES - MORNING TO NIGHT!

Being On Your Toes - Morning To Night

If we define Energy it would simply mean, ‘the capacity for doing work’. While it exists in many forms such as kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, and many more, our body primarily operates on chemical energy.  Like many vehicles that run on petroleum, the fuel that keeps our bodies running is called ‘Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)’. 

It’s a fundamental law of science that, ‘energy can neither be created or destroyed but can only be transformed from one form to another.’ So how does energy get transferred into our body and is later converted into ATP that will charge our bodies to function? Let’s find out! 

As for humans, and almost every other living organism, energy is primarily derived from food. That’s the basics. Our body uses proteins, carbohydrates and fats to generate energy which is commonly measured in calories. These energy substances then move to three different chemical systems in our body that generate energy; they’re called i) The ATP-PC energy system (ii) The Anaerobic Glycolysis system (iii) The Aerobic energy system. 

The above mentioned was an example of chemical energy which our body produces but, there are other classifications of energy which we use in our day to day life, such as, physical energy, emotional energy, mental energy and spiritual energy. And while all our activities directly depend upon energy, let’s take a look at how we can stay energetic everyday.

How To Stay Energetic Everyday :

Let’s be honest, it’s a challenge sometimes, or for some people many times, to work and make it till the end of the day. This mainly happens due to lack of energy and while this hinders our important tasks and makes us feel like a loser; we can actually try a few tricks to stay energetic all day, everyday.

1. NEVER, NEVER skip your breakfast

Having a proper breakfast can be an effective and even a delicious way in keeping your energy levels up throughout the day. Indulge in a protein rich breakfast and even some whole grains as they take a while to break down into energy. Also, protein can be very efficient to boost concentration and productivity. You can also try a wholesome snack during the evening to power up your energy levels. 

2. Exercise

Exercise can be a great energy booster since it elevates mood-lifting endorphins and even makes our immune system and metabolism better. Not just that, it helps you strengthen your muscle strength and endurance. Even if your exercise routine has a daily small walk, it will recharge your body and will preserve your energy till the evening. 

3. Multivitamins can help

Constant or day time fatigue can be a result of vitamin and iron deficiencies or anemia which can easily be treated with a multivitamin. Talk to your doctor and see if this can work out for you. There can be other medical conditions that lead to day time fatigues which must be looked after.

4. Try a power nap 

While a long nap during the day can make you lazy and disrupt your sleeping pattern during the night, a short power nap can recharge your body and make you more alert to complete tasks till a later hour. A 20-30 minutes nap in the afternoon is considered ideal to charge your body and refresh your system.

5. Don’t overdose on Caffeine

Caffeine can be great when you need a sudden dose of energy but it’s not a good idea to consume caffeine if you’re planning to preserve your energy till the evening. Because it makes us even more tired than before when it wears off. If you consume your cup of coffee or tea at start of the day, it can help you gain a good start but, it’s not recommended to consume caffeine post 7PM or 8PM if you want to have a good night’s sleep, as it will still be in your system, hindering the REM sleep.

6. Stay hydrated

 Dehydration can be an underlying cause of fatigue. As the doctors suggest, make sure you consume 8 glasses of water everyday for a number of health benefits including a higher level of energy. Starting your day with a big glass of water will help you kickstart your metabolism hence, energy levels in your body.

Work life balance that maintains your energy levels:

The term ‘work-life balance’ is pretty much self-explanatory. In simple words, it means to equally divide your time for your professional work and for your personal endeavors. Taking some time off work is as important as working itself. Not just to avoid feeling exhausted but to stay motivated, more productive and feeling a sense of contentment. 

However, the concept of ‘work-life balance’ is often viewed to be where ‘work’ is considered as an energy drainer whereas ‘life’ is the energy booster. Can we call this the truth? Because many times there are moments at work where one feels energetic; there are many people who work best under high pressure, there are people who feel energized in a productive environment while some people feel tired by staying at home.

Thus, while many people consider work-life balance to be a play of time management, what is more important is to manage your energy. Critical skills that balance our energy levels with increased productivity in a limited amount of time, can lead to what we aspire as a work life balance. 

Here are three tips that can help you manage your energy levels that will lead to a work life balance :

• Be easy on yourself: As a human it’s only normal that you can’t be fully energised all the time. There are days when you naturally feel low and expecting too much from yourself during your low days can be a big mistake. During your best days, do your best but also cut yourself some slack when you body demands rest. 
• Recognize the activities that take up too much of your energy as compared to the ones that require a lesser amount of energy. Plan your day in a way where energy is balanced and you feel less exhausted.
• Motivate yourself to stay energised, even when you don’t feel like it. Express gratitude and fake a smile, it’ll release happiness-inducing hormones that will actually put you in a better mood. 

Energy is indeed a complex and powerful source of nature, one that connects us to the entire universe. While the energy derived from the sun is transferred to edibles which are later consumed by us, we unknowingly waste this energy on useless activities thereby experiencing constant fatigue and failure in tasks. Never ending exhaustion can be a symptom and also a cause of many diseases which makes it important to take care of ourselves and to correctly choose the areas that should be given an appropriate amount of energy.

References:

https://www.sleephealthsolutionsohio.com/blog/10-ways-stay-energized-throughout-day/

https://www.organicauthority.com/health/8-ways-to-enjoy-more-evening-energy

https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/more-than-work-life-balance-focus-on-your-energy

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5244-improve-work-life-balance-today.html
https://medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/if-you-want-a-better-life-stop-wasting-your-energy-3fc813937463

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Content Credit: Aayush Kundnani

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