A 3 Step Routine to Boost Energy

Nice post. I’m sure you’re right, these are great tips. I’ve always been meaning to start doing this stuff but never get motivated. I think I’ll finally give it a try!

Very good points John, i will try to do what you propose in number 1, im one of those who snooze the alarm a few times before waking up.

As for number 2, i go to the gym at 7 am, and i discovered the same things as you, i feel great the days i go. And just to mention 1 side-benefit of my routine, i avoid the traffic every morning since the gym i go is a few blocks away from my job, so instead of driving 30-60 minutes i managed to do so in 15 (there is a lot of traffic where i live).

John,
Are you saying that exercise should be done before breakfast? What about weight lifting? Should all workouts be done prior to the first meal of the day? Final question, how long ago have you adopted these methods and how are they working out so far?

Look forward to your response.

-Marc

Will give it a try… thanks!

Great tips. I particularly like the jump out of bed one – it’s still OK during summer but in winter… More mind power is needed.

I suppose Jean stated the obvious: Not all advice works for everyone. However, anyone with common sense would know whether a piece of advice works for them or not. I believe the whole point of the article was to create physical energy for the day and avoid being groggy. In my opinion, the best way to achieve moments of insight and clarity in thinking is by having the energy to do so.

Most studies regarding sleep say that the hormones responsible for waking us up linger until two or three hours after regaining consciousness, hence the statistic for greater morning traffic accidents as opposed to the rush hour home. I certainly wouldn’t want to do any of my serious thinking during my first moments awake where I haven’t regained full mental acuity.

While I understand your point of view, the aim and goal of the article was to introduce a new method of creating and sustaining energy that would last throughout the day. Whether it’s someone who does physical labor or works in an office most of the day, the advice given, like all advice, should be taken as it applies to the individual.

The way in which people solve problems that might require creative insight is subjective. Sure, some may experience it in the solace of a quiet morning, while some might be enlightened during a time of high energy. Again, it’s up to the individual, but we’ve already digressed from the main idea of the article.

These are great tips.
Regarding waking in the morning something different has worked for me. I usually wake before the alarm goes off and at that time I like to “wake up slowly.” I use this first quiet time of the day to think about my day and what I want to get done. I can think most clearly at this time. I get excited about my day and this naturally wakes me up with energy. I guess I’m lucky in that I love what I do. I think that is key!
The next thing I always try to do is exercise. You’re so right about that!

that’s a good point about weight training too.

Wow, great ideas…now if I can just get out of the sack an hour earlier it would be terrific! That’s the hardest part for me. I also, hit the shower first thing just to wake up, but while I’m in there I do some stretching. The hot water makes it easier to get stretched first thing and get my blood circulating! I am going to try the morning routine with some brisk walking. I can’t make the gym that early, but I can get out for a walk. Who knows, maybe hitting the fresh air that early will inspire me to run a little too! Ok… going to set the alarm for 5:00am! Look out morning…here I come!

if you feel you don’t get enough sleep and sleep for over 5 hours a day as an adult, chances are you actually are sleeping long enough, just not good enough.
your problem isn’t the quantity, it’s the quality.
brain entrainment software (google: ‘brain sync: deep sleep’) is a good way to put your brainwaves into the delta state and keep them there throughout the night. that way, you will have more hours of rem sleep and be less likely to wake up in the middle of the night.

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I have a lot of trouble with the idea of exercising in the morning, even though I want to. I hate having to put on my exercise clothes, get sweaty, try to make time for a shower (because that means I have to make time to dry and do my hair), and still get dressed in what I’m actually going to wear to work… All that on top of just getting ready in the morning.

I don’t have any problems with getting out of bed, having breakfast, making lunch… I can even get up earlier. I just can’t seem to motivate myself to go through the whole exercise, shower, hair routine. (Don’t even get me started on makeup…)

It reads well, makes sense.  I can barley get up in the morning.  I have never been so tired in my life as in the past 3 years. I’m so hungry all the time, have put on 80 pounds and all I want to do is eat.  I exercise daily as I teach exercise classes.  Now it’s a joke since I look awful, can barley do the exercise & motivate no one.  A 3 year slump is horrible.  I was tested for low thyroid function & was told it was not the problem.  I like the ideas but I’m too exhausted to practice any of them.  I teach exercise classes in the p.m., so tired when I make it home I do nothing.  On days I don’t teach but work, I make it home & basically do nothing.  Boyfriend broke up with me cause I’m an ugly tank.  No one wants a friend or girlfriend that is an ugly tank.  Worst part is that I’m so ashamed of how I look I isolate myself from people as much as I can.  a horrible way to live.