Boost Energy and Productivity

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This is an article that I recently wrote for my blog on RebelSagebyCindy website and wanted to share it for anyone interested in mental wellness. I hope you enjoy it!

With trends like working from home and multitasking, it turns out that Americans are busier than ever… and it’s beginning to negatively impact our health and wellness. These types of shifts can blur the line between our personal lives and work, as being a “busy person” today has become a type of status symbol.

In fact, according to a Harvard Business Review, people who are busy are seen as morally admirable because they are viewed as exerting high effort (regardless of output).

But with higher rates of exhaustion and chronic illness associated with high stress levels, there are better ways to increase both energy and productivity without harming health. Here are some of them.

You can read the full article at RebelSagebyCindy blog.

Work With Your Body’s Natural Rhythms

Everything in nature works in cycles, including the human body. Not only do we have circadian rhythms with functions that work in 24-hour cycles (like sleep), but we also have ultradian rhythms that are smaller cycles which are repeated throughout the day.

Some examples of ultradian rhythm cycles include stages of sleep, thermoregulation and hunger (which is hormonal), among others. Within this rhythm lies natural times throughout the day in which you may feel sharper and more focused, or sleepier and in need of a break. This personal rhythm may be why some people consider themselves a morning or evening person.

Learning your personal ultradian rhythm will help you use it to your advantage. Pay attention to what time of day you are most alert and focus on certain tasks during that time. You may need a few days to track this, since consuming extra caffeine or sugar can interfere with this natural rhythm and lead to energy crashing during the day.

Instead, try keeping caffeine to a minimum and forgo sugary treats for a few days. Keep track of the hours or times you feel most alert and times that you feel like you need a nap. If you relate food intake to highs or lows, pay attention to that, too. Ultimately, the high points of your day can be reserved for your most creative or complex tasks, while menial tasks can be allocated to your down or low-energy times.

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