3. Get Enough Sleep, Consistently
Not sticking to a routine sleep schedule can throw off your body’s internal clock which affects your circadian rhythm. When it comes to how to feel energized and motivated, getting enough restful sleep is a key factor.
Circadian rhythms, according to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences in the United States, are “physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle.” Disrupted or irregular cycles can affect a person’s appetite and digestion, hormone release, body temperature, and other functions.
When left unchanged, your irregular sleep patterns can cause obesity, depression, diabetes, and other sleep and mental disorders.
4. Stay Connected
In psychology, Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory that explains how a person is motivated by five basic categories of needs.
When one need is satisfied, the person goes on to seek fulfillment of the next need. The sense of belonging is included in one category, and it has been found that feeling a sense of belonging is an intrinsic motivator. This means that a person is motivated to socialize because of the natural sense of fulfillment they feel after the activity.
Studies also show that having an active social life can help you live longer, enjoy better physical and mental health, and lower the risk of dementia.
5. Eat Right
Because processed food is full of artificial ingredients, you don’t get the right amount of vitamins and minerals your body needs to function. Processed foods are also high in sugar and/or fructose corn syrup. They’re designed to be addictive; hence you tend to eat more processed food.
Getting the right nutrition in your body is important not only to keep a healthy weight but also to keep energized.
Eating right is vital in maintaining a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn when you move. When you take in more calories than what you burn, you gain weight, and vice versa. Eating healthy can guarantee that you will feel more energized and alive, mentally and physically.
Key Takeaways
Knowing how to feel energized and motivated can help you face your day and improve your overall health.
These changes, albeit small, can be challenging at first. Take it slow and remember to take your time. Make these changes gradually by starting to make it a habit.
Learn from your setbacks, track your progress, and after a few months, see how far you have come.
Keep your goal in mind, and remember that in the end, these small changes can make a lasting difference.
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