In your younger days, you might have experienced occasional bouts of exhaustion and fatigue. However, these occasions might be appearing more frequently in your life as an older adult. Feeling such exhaustion is unpleasant and makes you feel unproductive, which are feelings that you may want to avoid if you’re someone who has a lot to accomplish in a day. We understand this struggle of yours which is why we have compiled this list of tips that might help you to boost your energy levels and make the most of your day.
Exercise Your Brain
Alongside keeping your body physically active, your mind should also remain alert! Engage in brain games, read books or simply pick up a new skill. These are all ways that your brain can be engaged meaningfully which can result in it being more alert. A more alert brain leads to you having a more alert body, so your game of sudoku might just be the reason why you’re more alert at 3pm in the afternoon!
Don’t Smoke
Smoking is bad and we all know that it can cause cancer, alongside many other health problems. Aside from this, it can also cause exhaustion! This is because there’s nicotine in the tobacco of cigarettes which temporarily energizes you but when this effect wears off, it results in you feeling extremely exhausted. If you are trying to slowly wean yourself off smoking cigarettes, you might be experiencing extreme sluggishness. It’s best to talk to a medical professional to see if there are any sort of medications they can offer you to help you battle this temporary exhaustion.
Eat Better Foods
If your diet is very high in carbohydrates, you might feel very tired for the rest of the day. Cut out the pasta, bread and rice and replace this with proteins instead, such as lean meats and vegetables. Reducing your fat intake and increasing your protein intake can really change the way you feel. This is also better for your health and is an extremely easy switch for you to make, so why don’t you try this out today?
Get More Sleep
Evidently, if you’re not sleeping enough, you’re not going to have enough energy to get through daily life. Short afternoon naps can be a good way for you to sneak in additional bouts of energy, however, ensure that you control the number of hours that you’re sleeping as this can interfere with your sleep at night as well. Maintain good sleep hygiene and implement good habits every day before you sleep so that you have a restful sleep each night.
Manage Your Stress Levels
If you struggle with any mood disorders, it can be really difficult for you to feel energetic. This is because emotions like stress, depression and anxiety can result in individuals feeling more sluggish or lethargic. In our retirement community, we try to keep these emotions at bay by engaging our residents in a series of engaging activities that ensure that their spirits are always uplifted! Please contact us today to find out more.
