How to Get an Energy Boost: Tips for Busy Parents

You know the feeling – it’s mid-afternoon, your children want you to do something fun and active, you have to get dinner ready soon, and you just want nothing more than a nap. It’s that draggy, afternoon feeling that busy parents sometimes experience. Besides slugging down caffeinated drinks (which isn’t very healthy), what can a busy parent do to get an energy boost? Here are some tips.

1. Eat well.

Good nutrition is key to feeling good. Whole grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables deliver a lot of nutrition per calorie. Some people claim that raw foods are especially effective at boosting energy levels.

2. Supplement if you need to.

There’s no shame in taking a good-quality multi-vitamin. Just be sure to get one that is natural and high in B-complex vitamins. B vitamins can really help energy levels.

3. Exercise.

While it may feel like the last thing you want to do, exercise can invigorate the body. It promotes good circulation and gets oxygen throughout your body. Do something light and invigorating like jumping rope or brisk walking.

4. Meditate.

Even if it’s just for a few minutes, meditation can help you escape from what’s stressing you out in the first place. All the stimulation and stressors of life can be overwhelming, making you feel driven all the time to accomplish as much as possible. Meditation gives you a break from your stressful environment.

5. Sleep well.

Do try to get at least 8 hours of quality sleep every night. It seems obvious, but it’s actually one of the last things many people consider when they complain of fatigue during the day.

6. Stretch.

Stretching both relaxes and invigorates the body. Yoga, Tai Chi, and other stretching techniques can help.

7. Dance to your favorite music.

Put on some uplifting music that means something to you. Let it guide you around the room in an energizing dance. Maybe you have some old music from high school or college that will help get you moving.

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