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Several of the most common problems life coaches are called in to deal with have to do with energy.  Many people who feel like they are burning the candle at both ends just to get everything done are looking for ways to boost their energy so that they can get more done.  So how do you increase the amount of energy you have available?  Here are seven tips to help you out.

• Kick the caffeine habit.  It can be tempting to rely on stimulants like sugar and caffeine for energy, but this actually does just the opposite.  It may give you a very temporary boost, but you’ll just come crashing down later.  Instead of turning to sugar or caffeine, use the rest of these tips.
• Get moving.  A walk around the block will work wonders on your energy level.  Just like with money,  you have to spend some to make some.  Spending energy on taking a walk or doing some other type of exercise will boost your energy naturally rather than through the use of stimulants like caffeine or sugar.
• Eat a balanced diet.  A diet that is nutrient poor will not give you the energy you need.  There’s a good reason our bodies need healthy nutrients.  It’s to keep us going over the long term.  So the next time you’re thinking about grabbing some cookies or chips, trade it out with celery sticks or some other healthy alternative.
• Take a power nap.  Sometimes you just need a 15 or 20 minute rest in order to get your energy back.  Everyone has different sleep patterns, so some people may find it helpful to get up a little bit earlier in the morning and then take a power nap sometime during the day.  Just make sure that you don’t nap so long that it interrupts your natural sleep rhythms. 
• Drink plenty of water.  Dehydration robs your body of energy quickly, so it’s important to keep the water levels in your body up.  Weakness can actually be caused by dehydration, so keep a bottle of water handy at all times. 
• Stop skipping meals.  There is no meal you can afford to skip during the day.  Breakfast is the most important meal because it gets your metabolism going and gives you the energy you need to make it to lunch time.  However, you can’t afford to skip lunch either.  If you can’t step away from your work station for a full meal, opt for a few smaller meals or healthy snacks that you can take at your desk instead.
• Get stress under control.  Living under stress wreaks havoc on every system of your body.  It can rob you of the precious energy you need just to make it through the day.  Work with a life coach on stress management skills and get those difficult situations under control. 

If you’re still wondering how you’re going to get everything done, it’s probably time to hire a life coach.  There are coaches for every need, from stress management to career coaching.  They will get your life back on track and help you find the energy to do everything you want to do.  After all, the more energy you have, the more you’ll be able to get done.  You’ll become one of those people who always hears things like, “I don’t know how you do it all.” 

Wishing all the Best,

FreelanceCoach Team

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