7 Basic Tips for Generating Energy: How to Stay Energized All Day

Andrew Flanagan
5 min readFeb 18, 2022

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There are times when we all feel run down and tired. Maybe you had a long day at work, or maybe you were just not getting enough sleep. When this happens, it is important to have some strategies in place to help generate energy and stay energized throughout the day. Here are seven basic tips for generating energy that can help get you through even the most challenging days!

But before we go into the tips, first I think it is important that we understand what Energy really is.

Energy Basics:

When we are talking about generating energy, it is not about motivation. It is about having passion & stamina. Only when you have these two can you become motivated.

Energy is more than what we eat, but is about enduring positivity, in your mind, emotions, and your mentality.

With this in mind here are nine tips that can help you.

Tip #1 — Drink more water!

When you are dehydrated, your body is not able to function properly. This can lead to fatigue, headaches, and even muscle cramps.

The best way to stay hydrated is by drinking eight glasses of water per day. If you’re having trouble getting enough fluids in throughout the day try adding some flavored seltzer or sparkling waters into your routine as well!

These all contain electrolytes that help with hydration without being sugary like soda would be. You can also add lemon juice for a little extra flavor if needed too! Just make sure not to overdo it because that could cause stomach upset later on down the line.

Water is also a better alternative to drinking caffeine as it does not alter your body’s natural flow.

When we drink caffeine we get that high but it then comes with a massive low. Instead, drinking water constantly keeps the body moving forward consistently better than going through the highs and lows of caffeine.

Tip #2 — Get up early and go for a walk!

One of the best ways to stay energized throughout your day is by getting some exercise in before you even get out of bed.

Not only does it help wake up your body but also helps boost endorphins which make us feel happy as well!

Walking around outside first thing every morning can be one of those habits that are hard at first but after a while become something we look forward to because they help give us energy all through our busy day ahead.

And if there’s any time left over at night, try doing some yoga or stretching exercises while watching TV instead so you don’t fall asleep on this important task either!

This is really about exercise, but when you mention exercise, people immediately pull away from the idea, thinking that they will need to visit a gym. When in truth the opposite is true.

Gyms are a great way to exercise, but cosrt money, going for an early morning walk of just twenty minutes is more than enough to get your heart rate up and think and plan your day.

Tip #3 — Eat breakfast!

One of the most important meals for generating energy throughout your day is breakfast.

This gives us time to digest food and get our metabolism going before we start working so that by noon when everyone else starts eating lunch, it’s easier on their bodies because they won’t have as much work ahead of them (digestion-wise).

Plus it helps fill up those empty stomachs from last night too since many people skip dinner after long days at work or school which makes sense given how tired they are but doesn’t help with weight loss goals either!

So make sure you eat something substantial first thing in the morning like eggs with a toast followed by fruit yogurt parfait then finish off with a nice glass of water or orange juice!

Tip #4 — Get some sleep!

The best way to generate energy throughout your day is by getting enough rest at night.

Try not to stay up too late watching TV or playing video games- these things will only make you more tired in the morning because they stimulate your brain and keep it active for longer than necessary so when it’s time to go bed, there isn’t much left over after all that stimulation has worn off which makes falling asleep harder than usual as well!

Instead, try reading before bed instead since books tend to be less stimulating on our brains just like how we hear stories from loved ones around campfires out under the stars while camping together during summer nights!

Tip #5 — Don’t skip meals!

One of the best ways to generate energy throughout your day is by eating well. Skipping meals will leave you feeling tired and lethargic, so make sure that you eat enough at each mealtime.

If this means carrying snacks with you or packing lunches ahead of time, then do whatever it takes in order for food not to be missed out on for an entire day; even if this means planning what foods go into each bag beforehand so nothing gets left behind when going about daily life activities such as work/schools because those two places usually require more than just one snack break per person working there too!

Tip #6 — Go easy on the sugar! Another great way to generate energy throughout your day is by cutting back on sugary foods and drinks.

Too much sugar can make us feel tired, so if you’re craving something sweet try having some fruit instead which contains natural sugars that are better for our bodies in moderation than processed ones found inside candy bars or soda pops out there right now today because it doesn’t have any caffeine either (which would help keep people awake longer but only temporarily since once again, over-consuming this substance could cause problems later down the road).

Tip #7 — Exercise more often!

One of the best ways to stay energized all day long is by getting regular exercise.

This will not only improve your mood but also increase endorphins which will make you feel happier and more alert throughout the day.

If finding time to go to the gym or outside for a run is difficult, try incorporating some basic exercises into your daily routine instead of stretching or yoga because these can be done in short bursts of only ten minutes at a time without having to leave home either!

And if there’s still any energy left over after all this, then by all means spend it dancing around the house to your favorite songs on loudspeaker too loudly as that always seems to work best anyways everyone knows!

Conclusion:

We need to start focusing on ways we can generate energy throughout the day.

Over the next three blogs, I will be sharing with you some tips that you can use in order to generate more energy throughout your day.

Until tomorrow this has been your coach Andy.

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Andrew Flanagan
Andrew Flanagan

Written by Andrew Flanagan

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