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Are you constantly feeling tired? Do you need to gain more energy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Make Time<\/em>, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky give self-care tips that will help keep you energized. These tips include eating smarter, relaxing, when to drink caffeine, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn how to gain more energy throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Create Energy Through Self-Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a goal, you\u2019ll still have a hard time pursuing what\u2019s important if your body and mind don\u2019t have the energy to engage. Many of us spend a lot of our time feeling beaten down and exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knapp and Zeratsky say that this is because the human body isn\u2019t designed for our modern, sedentary, staring-at-screens lifestyle<\/strong>. They argue that in some ways, we were all better off as hunter-gatherers. Technology has brought us many wonders that we\u2019d never dream of giving up (not to mention health care), but the evolution of our bodies has been unable to keep pace with the changes in lifestyle that have occurred since the agricultural revolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knapp and Zeratsky suggest that in order to bring energy to your Focus, you need to take steps to align yourself with the active way of life that your body and mind are designed for. They give guidelines so you can learn how to gain energy and give your Focus your all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Move Around<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Knapp and Zeratsky reject the idea of grueling, exhausting workout routines. Instead, they argue that you can benefit from a mere 20 minutes of exercise per day<\/strong>. Walking is perfect\u2014it helps warm up your mind, and you don\u2019t even have to add it to your to-do list<\/a>; you can find opportunities that are already there. You can walk at least part of the way to your job, choose to take the stairs over the elevator, or simply park farther away from the grocery store when you\u2019re shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may already have your own workout routine, but perhaps you find it hard to squeeze an hour-long workout at the gym into your schedule. In this case, time may not be as much of a barrier as you think. The authors point to research that shows that short, high-intensity workouts are very beneficial as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eat Smart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been well established that making healthier food choices gives you a longer energy boost than relying on sugar, processed foods<\/a>, and caffeine. However, Knapp and Zeratsky admit that diets are disheartening, difficult, and hard to stick to. Plus, among the deluge of different diet crazes, it\u2019s hard to keep up with what\u2019s healthy and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authors recommend following the most basic nutritional common sense<\/a>: eat non-processed food, in reasonable amounts, at appropriate times.<\/strong> They suggest choosing mostly fruits and vegetables, and planning your meals<\/a> with a salad as the main feature. When you snack, eat fruits and nuts instead of processed sugar, and only when you\u2019re hungry\u2014not when you\u2019re bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Caffeinate Wisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of us rely on coffee, tea, or caffeinated soda as a pick-me-up to get us through the day. There\u2019s a catch to caffeine, though\u2014you don’t really gain more energy from it. <\/strong>The authors point out that what caffeine actually does is block the chemical adenosine <\/em><\/a>from reaching the receptors in your brain. Your body\u2019s buildup of adenosine<\/a> throughout the day is what makes you drowsy, so by blocking it, caffeine merely makes you not feel sleepy<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The authors don\u2019t suggest giving up caffeine, but they do recommend using it strategically. If you\u2019ve scheduled your Focus for the morning or midday, you can time your caffeine intake so it goes into effect right as you’re getting into the swing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to common belief, it does no good to take caffeine early in the morning. Your body has metabolized its adenosine overnight, so when you wake up, there\u2019s none left for the caffeine to block. Instead, the authors recommend having your first cup around 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because caffeine takes hours to flush out of your system, your final cup should probably be around 2 p.m. Any caffeine taken later in the day will interfere with your sleep, leaving you groggy in the morning. Everyone\u2019s body processes caffeine differently, so you may have to experiment to determine when you <\/em>should have your first and last cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One trick the authors propose is taking a \u201ccaffeine nap\u201d to boost energy and concentration. The idea is to drink a cup of coffee or tea, then nap for 15 minutes. It takes that long for the caffeine to be absorbed, while the nap helps clear adenosine out of your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Relax During the Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The human brain wasn\u2019t built for constant stimulation. In order to gain more energy for your Focus, as well as for everything else you have to do, it\u2019s important to take quality breaks from the pressures of work and day-to-day life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If at all possible, the authors suggest that you take a walk through a place where you\u2019re surrounded by trees. If you can\u2019t get out into nature, at least make time for a walk in a park or a tree-shaded neighborhood street. Any exposure to nature at all has been shown to alleviate stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, look for ways to interact with people face-to-face, instead of by phone or by email. Doing so boosts energy in ways that social media doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Sleep Well at Night<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Given all the stress of modern life, getting a good night\u2019s sleep may seem like a far-fetched idea. However, the authors point out specific steps you can take to improve your odds of sleeping through the night so you can gain more energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, ban all electronics from your bedroom<\/strong>\u2014phones, tablets, computers, TVs\u2014everything except an alarm clock. Later in the evening, reading is a preferable activity to looking at a screen, and reading on paper <\/em>is better than reading on a backlit device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the hours before bed, the authors suggest that you simulate sundown<\/strong> by turning off or dimming the lights in your home and switching your electronics into night mode. Dimming the lights signals your body that it\u2019s time to start winding down toward sleep. If you find that you\u2019re normally groggy in the morning, there are lamps that can simulate sunrise<\/strong> before you wake by slowly increasing in brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do miss out on sleep, don\u2019t try to catch up by sleeping later on the weekend. All this does is confuse your body\u2019s internal clock, in much the same way as jet lag.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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