A hectic schedule can really take it out of us, causing us to suffer from fatigue and a distinct lack of energy. The question is, what can we do to combat these feelings of fatigue and keep up the energy we need to get the job done?
No matter how busy you may be, the following steps can easily fit into even the most hectic of schedules. Not only will they be able to save you time in the long run, they will also keep you fit and healthy enough to bust your busy days.
1. Get Plenty of Sleep
It goes without saying that making sure you get between 7-9 hours of sleep at night, will help you feel well rested come morning. Too many of us try and get as much as possible done in the 24 hours that we’re given, that we will sacrifice a good night's sleep to accomplish our task list.
Simply heading to bed an hour early, or giving yourself time to wind down before jumping into bed, can make all the difference to your quality of sleep. If you know you have to get up early in the morning, head to bed earlier in the evening. Keeping up a regular and consistent sleeping pattern can also help, as it helps to tell your brain when it’s time to switch off.
2. Meal Prep for Perfection
If you find yourself rushing around to conjure up breakfast in the morning, or eating at your desk at lunch, making sure you eat nutritious meals can be difficult. That’s where meal prepping comes in.
Plan all of your meals for the week, including any snacks, and make them all in one night. Bulk cook freezable recipes and keep them in the freezer until the day you need them. This will help to make sure you always have a healthy meal to hand, no matter how busy you may be.
3. Take An Afternoon Stroll
If you find you’re stuck sat behind a desk from 9-5, then taking a short stroll on your lunch break can really help battle fatigue. Simply getting up and moving around can re-awaken our bodies and refresh our minds.
Using some of your lunch hour to get out of the office and get some fresh air, will not only add in an extra bit of exercise into your day, but help break up your working day. Why not take your lunch outside and enjoy it on a local park bench or in a wide open space?
4. Establish A Strong Routine
When you are always rushing around, you may find it hard to establish any kind of routine. However, a routine may the perfect solution to your fatigue problems. Getting your body into a consistent schedule, such as waking up the same time every day, eating at the same time and carving out time for exercise can all help to keep you motivated.
One mistake that people often make is messing up their sleep pattern over the weekend. This can often be a factor in why Mondays are so difficult. If you want to enjoy a lie in, try to only stay in bed for a short amount of time after you have woken up. The longer you lie awake in bed, the more likely you’ll be to experience fatigue throughout the day.
5. Practice Mindfulness And Meditation
Practicing mindfulness and mindfulness meditation can help you to take some time out to process your day, emotions and how you’re feeling. Meditation has been proven to help reduce stress, meaning it is perfect for anyone living hectic daily lives.
There are now plenty of apps that can help teach you about mindfulness and guide you through meditations. Even just 5 minutes a day can help, but the ideal is 10 minutes of meditation, either in the morning or in the evening.
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With a bit of pre-planning and some careful scheduling, you’ll feel more equipped to not only deal with your busy days, but you’ll also notice a boost in your energy levels.
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