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Energy is Happiness

For me energy and happiness always seem to go hand in hand. If I have energy to get at least a few things done on my to-do list each day then I am also happy. The other side of the coin is if I can happy I get an energy boost.

My daily to-do list is divided into two sections. The first half is written in black ink, while the second half is written in red ink. The black section is a short list of all the things I need or want to do every single day. The second section is longer. It is a list of all the things that need to be done that day or very soon after. Once I finish a task written in red it gets checked off and does not show up again the next day. In order to finish all the black tasks and start working on the red, I need lots of energy.

Over months of trial and error, I have found a few natural energy boosters that work for me. They won’t work for everyone and sometimes one or two don’t even work for me. Just because it does not work one time does not mean I give up.

One that almost always seems to work is drinking a big glass of water. I keep a 32 oz water bottle with me most of the day to sip on. When I start noticing that my energy level is dropping, I take a moment to make sure my bottle is full. To make sure I don’t get too bored with the taste of plain water, I add flavor packets to every other bottle.  Most of the time it is this wonderful grapefruit flavor I love.

Which brings me to my next trick, Citrus. I have always loved citrus fruits, but recently I realized that everything citrus is an energy booster for me. From my grapefruit flavored water, to oranges and even lime scented candles. The taste and smell of citrus is energy for me. Now of course it does not last all day or even a few hours but you can get a lot of things done in 5 or 10 minutes if you have enough energy. I have surrounded myself with citrus so that every time my energy levels drop I am ready. I use citrus scented bath wash and shampoo. I keep bottles of citrus flavored water in the kitchen  and during the summer there is always citrus fruit on the kitchen table.

Chronic Migraines can be very draining and sometimes nothing helps more than a nap.  I always make sure to set the timer on my phone so that I don’t sleep longer than 30 minutes. If I sleep longer than 30 minutes, I wake up feeling very more tried. I don’t know why really but 30 minutes is the magic number when it comes to naps.

If I am doing something like laundry, I always make sure to put on some music to lift my mood and energy. Even just an hour a day is a big help.

These are my natural energy booster tricks. I hope you try a few to see if they work for you.

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