From the course: Time Management Tips

Maximize your energy each day

From the course: Time Management Tips

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Maximize your energy each day

- Having an abundance of energy is critical for getting more done in your day. And, on the other hand, if you're fatigued, you're going to find it hard to perform at all. Famed coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Fatigue makes cowards of us all." So, what can we do, how do we increase our energy and avoid fatigue? I'm going to cover a few of the essentials to keep in mind. First, let's talk about sleep. Now, you may have heard that the average person needs eight hours of sleep at night, and, for most people, that's true. However, the National Sleep Foundation has found that some people can need as few as seven, and some need as much as nine to function properly. Find out what's right for you. Also have a consistent sleep schedule. Avoid changing it up on the weekends and staying out late. Also, an hour before you go to bed, avoid bright lights. This includes things like television, your phone, any kind of glowing screen, power it down about an hour before you go to bed. Now, what about exercise? In general, studies have shown that consistent, moderate exercise is best for increasing your energy. Find something that you enjoy doing, schedule it to do on a regular weekly basis, and make sure that it's of moderate intensity. And, nutrition. Pay attention to what you're eating. Which foods give you energy when you eat them? Do you find that you get a boost after having a pack of nuts an hour later? Or, which foods take energy from you? I've learned that I can never eat any kind of sugary or starchy food when it comes time to perform. Now, I recommend that if you want to dive deeper into this, go talk to your doctor or a nutritionist, or any kind of physical coach. Have a discussion with them about the things that you can do to increase your energy. Remember, the more energy you have, the better you'll feel, and the more you'll get done.

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