As women leaders, the idea is for us to manage our career – not let our career manage us! That kind of ownership takes commitment, focus, and strength. Which is why we must protect our energy on a daily basis.
Increasing one’s energy is a primary focus in the science of High Performance. And like everything else, there are strategies for success.
4 Essential Strategies to Increase Your Energy and Own Your Workday
These strategies are so easy and so easily forgotten! They are common sense, but often not common practice. Which one of these would serve you best today?
Breathe
I mean it. Before you go any further, take 3 deep breaths and get a handle on any stress that might be residing in your body. Stress increases levels of cortisol that zaps our joy and drains us of our vitality. If you want to show up like a boss, remember that deep breathing regulates your mental and emotional state, which increases not only your ability to focus, but also your ability to create. That’s the beginning of inspirational leadership.
Move
For inspirational leaders, exercise isn’t optional; it’s critical. And sometimes, it also feels impossible. How do we find the time? The most effective way to guarantee that you get the kind of movement you need to feel energized throughout the day is to integrate movement into your everyday routine. Take a walk while hosting a conference call. Park half a mile from your next lunch date and take a stroll there and back. Waiting for your kids to come out of gymnastics? Leave a set of 5lb weights in the car and exercise from the parking lot. Incorporating these moves into your everyday life will invigorate your body for the long term.
Hydrate
Sugar craving expert and health coach, Jenn Edden, cautions that we’re dehydrated, we tend to compensate by eating sugars to satisfy our cravings, when what our body really needs is just water! Drinking water allows our bodies to work easily as it does what it’s supposed to do to keep us energized throughout the day.
Have a Laugh
Truly effective leaders make having fun a priority in a way that elevates their energy and allows them to truly enjoy their days. Today, put some fun in your calendar and stick to it. Be the person that brings that kind of vitality to the workplace.
Our bodies thrive on proper breathing, movement, and mindset throughout our lives. Keep these common-sense strategies at the forefront of your mind and take control of your vitality today.
With love,
Mari Carmen
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- Get a stronger body
- Lose unwanted weight
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- Sleep better
- Harness more energy
You will also…
- Understand what’s getting in the way of your ideal nutrition
- Learn behavioral strategies to finally change your behavior
- Find out if food sensitivities are the culprit of your lack of energy, extra weight, or even headaches
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