Three Ways to Boost Your Energy

Three Ways to Boost Your Energy

Paying attention to what you eat and how you live will help reverse that rundown feeling.

Paying attention to what you eat and how you live will help reverse that rundown feeling.

Detox your diet

Fluctuating blood sugar, typically caused by caffeine and sugar, zaps energy. For a better, more long-lasting boost, eat a snack of protein and a complex carbohydrate, such as almond butter on whole-grain crackers.

Face your fears

Courage can be invigorating, says Cheryl Richardson, author of Stand Up for Life. Be the first one on the dance floor or voice your opinions at a meeting.

Pursue your passions

Lack of direction or focus drains your energy, says Jon Gordon, author of The Energy Bus. Create a road map for reaching goals by writing down your starting point, possible roadblocks and your ideal destination.

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