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Lately, I’ve been completely lacking motivation to do…well, anything. Work is pretty stressful at the moment (for reasons I can’t really go into on here), and I feel like that’s really affecting other areas of my life. I haven’t been eating well or exercising regularly (that terrible run at the weekend didn’t help!), I haven’t had much contact with friends, and I’ve just felt tired all the time. Oh, and I’ve felt completely uninspired with this blog, despite having only just started it!

In short, I’ve lost my glow.

One of my favourite quotes is “if you want different, do different”, so it’s time for some changes! I can’t change what’s going on at work, but I can try my hardest not to let it negatively impact the rest of my life. I miss smiling and having the energy to live my life!

 

So, in an attempt to get out of this funk I’ve gotten myself into, I turned to my trusty friend Google. A quick search for “more energy” lead me to this post. There are some brilliant ideas here – definitely check it out if you’re feeling a bit down or unmotivated.

There were a lot of obvious tips, like eat more fruit and get more sleep, but lots of the suggestions I would never have thought of myself. Here are some of my favourite…

Wear brighter colors.

This trick is related to the mood you project to people, and the reciprocating mood they project towards you. If you wear dark, somber colors, you project a dark, somber attitude, and people will respond to you with a somber attitude. If you wear bright, happy colors, you’ll get that attitude projected towards you, which will boost your own mood and energy levels.

Sniff some citrus.

Citrus scents (like orange, lemon and lime) stimulate alertness. So lather on some of that lemon scented lotion.

Get your world organized.

When your world is organized, you don’t have to expend mental energy keeping track of a million things. (This is one of my main problems - my bedroom and work desk are both a tip! I feel a big tidying up session coming on soon. Oh, and the desk in the picture is definitely not mine, unfortunately!)

Dress up.

Feeling better about yourself has a magical way of giving you more energy. Put just a tad more effort into looking your best for work, and you’ll get compliments from coworkers that will make you feel better — and make you a perkier, more energetic worker bee. (Ok, I’m pretty sure I can’t wear this dress to work, but I like the idea!)

Take a walk outside.

Getting outside for some fresh air, a change of scenery, and a quick walk to get your blood going will do wonders for your mood and motivation. Seeing the sun is a signal to your body that it’s not bedtime yet.

Get on your toes.

Roll up and down on your toes. This stimulates your circulatory system, which will deliver much-needed oxygen and fuel (glucose) throughout your body. You’ll be more energized and sharper.

Amazingly, just writing this post has made me feel more positive! Plans for tomorrow:

- Go for a run/brisk walk before work

- Get out of the office at lunchtime, even if it’s just to walk to the supermarket

- Wear a nice, colourful outfit

- Eat plenty of fruit and whole foods

- Search my draws tonight in an attempt to find some citrus body lotion!

I’m seeing a friend tomorrow night, too. I think a nice social evening away from the house (and my laptop!) will do me good .

How do you ‘energise’ yourself when you’re feeling tired, rundown or unmotivated? Do you have any fail-safe tips?

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