10 Ways to Boost your Energy Levels

You know how you always teach what you need most?

Two weeks ago I was giving a whole weekend about Excellent Health and teaching all types of ways and techniques to keep your body to support you in achieving your dreams and goals.

This week I suddenly realized that the person that needed this material most was… ME.

I took a day off and wrote down new commitments to myself for things I can on a daily basis to boost my energy levels and take care of myself.

You see, I believe, everyone needs a break now and then, especially when you are a small business owner.

Make sure you set aside some time each day for yourself, and try out these great ideas—each is designed to boost your energy levels, and help you find focus.  Even when you can’t leave the office, you’ll feel refreshed and revitalized, and ready to bring fresh new energy to work.

1)     Have a set time to come to the office and/or a set time to leave.  Giving yourself this limit will help you to organize and actually do things outside of work.  We know there is always more work to be done.  Leaving it until tomorrow will not usually hurt.

2)     Take a walk.  The simple act of getting outdoors can have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, even if you can only walk for thirty minutes.  It can be just as refreshing as a vacation but you still get a full days work done.

3)     Get plenty of exercise.  Take the stairs, walk to your coworker’s desk instead if using the intercom or IM.  Do what you can to keep moving during the day and you will handle the stress of the day, and feel more focused on your work. Exercise doesn’t make you tired—it jump starts your metabolism, and really works to boost your energy levels.

4)     Have a time of “no access.”  Having constant contact with your office may be helpful for getting stuff done, but it doesn’t do much for you.  If you know that your smart phone will be off at certain times, it will allow you to truly let go – even if only for a short time.

5)     Be sure to set up solid systems.  Having good plans and excellent staff will ensure that the business will run well when you’re not watching.  Be clear with your communications and learn to delegate and trust people. You will feel a boost in your energy levels when you don’t have to micromanage your staff.

6)     Take a weekend, even during the week.  Some businesses run full tilt seven days a week and don’t leave time for a weekend.  Set your workweek up so that you have at least one full day away from the office.

In Open Circles Academy our trainings are always in the weekends. So, for years, Nisandeh and I used to define our weekend on Wednesday & Thursday

7)     Plan social times with your employees.  Short, friendly lunch breaks, office celebrations and even informal coffee breaks can allow you some breathing space in the workday.  If you spend most of your time at work, you might as well have some social interaction with the others who are there.

8)     Learn to recognize when you need a break.  Listen to your body.  When things start to stretch too far or break down, you need to catch it fast.  Early warning signs are shortened temper, inability to concentrate and below par work. Ignoring these signs can really put a damper on your performance.

9)     Spend time with your family and friends regularly.  This may seem obvious, but make it a priority.  Don’t forget to take time, even small bits of it, to just be yourself instead of the face of your business. Boost your energy levels and revitalize yourself by focusing on the people who are most important to you.

10)  Let yourself truly be away when you do actually get away.  Learn to leave the office quickly and thoroughly, so that even if you get away for one day it will be an effective use of scarce vacation time.

Getting away will help you to be a better business owner, but it’s not always possible.  Look for simple, small ways to boost your energy levels each day and you will get the most out of the time you spend on your business.

Now I’m curious…

What ways have you found to get your energy up?

Share with us in, the comment box below, your tips, experience and ideas of how to energize yourself ? 

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