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Even if you start out the day with plenty of energy & enthusiasm,
you may eventually feel that energy slipping away.
How well you handle your energy budget will determine your
efficiency for working & enjoyment with family.
Try these tips to stay energetic & zestful throughout day.
1. Stand instead of sit.
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You're not designed to sit for hours on end.
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Work regular physical movement into your work day.
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At the very least, stand up and stretch occasionally.
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Give yourself a break.
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Failing to take breaks can affect your short-term energy and
long-term health.
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Take a few minutes off from the grind occasionally so body can
restore strength and energy.
3. Walk around on your breaks.
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Instead of drinking coffee and reading the paper while on break,
walk around a bit.
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This lets body process glucose better, giving you a burst of
energy that'll
kick in about the time you get back to work.
4.
Try desk energy renewal strategies.
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Take an occasional break and renew yourself through quick
meditation, deep breathing, prayer, stretching -- whatever works
for you.
5. Watch your posture.
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Don't slouch, slouching uses up more energy than sitting up
straight, and can also stress your musculature and skeleton.
6. Pace yourself.
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Remember, you're not a machine; don't squander your energy early
in the day, or you'll fade by mid-afternoon.
Rest is as important as hard work for achieving anything in a
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