6 steps to lasting energy for your mind and body

When I was younger, I remember thinking of summer as a time of total relaxation. After all, I was out of school and had nothing else to do but sleep late and laze away the days. Oh how things have changed… Summer is a completely different animal in adulthood. Not only do I have all of my regular work to do, but with the kids home from school, it feels like my workload is at least doubled… And that doesn’t even count planning vacations or the inevitable rush of getting them ready for school to start back up at summer’s end. In short, summers tend to exhaust me. But in all honesty, there was a time that, no matter what time of year it was, I felt so drained I couldn’t even think straight. That set me on a mission to discover how I could boost my energy, beat the fatigue and finally feel normal again — without relying on coffee to get through the day. Even though coffee’s health benefits are growing daily, more than two or three cups and I’ve got the jitters. So, if you’re feeling run down and drug out, I’ve got 6 super easy steps that can help you find lasting energy for your mind and body — and #6 is the easiest of them all… Step #1 – Hydrate When you’re constantly running around putting out fires, you can feel like there’s simply no time to take care of yourself… And, that includes making sure you drink enough water each day. But, the truth is that dehydration could be one of the biggest reasons behind your exhaustion. In order to supercharge you energy levels, be sure to drink at least nine (eight ounce) cups of water a day if you’re a woman. For […]

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