5 tips to stock up on energy

Summer ends, work and school start again, causing fatigue, stress and loss of motivation. It's time to take care of yourself, here are 5 practical tips to learn to let go and recharge your batteries.

1. Sleep well

Sleep is the basis of everything, lack of sleep causes a drop in immune defenses, a feeling of fatigue and promotes episodes of stress. Sleep is therefore your best ally . You must allow yourself 7 to 8 hours of nights. You will certainly feel like you are wasting time to accomplish your many tasks, but it is quite the opposite. Sleep of adequate duration and quality will improve your attention, behavior and memory, but also your mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help you fall asleep and get a good night's sleep:

-The environment is essential, the room must be dark, clean and tidy.

-Go to bed with a light mind, take a moment before bed to breathe and release the tensions accumulated during the day, a massage or breathing exercises can be valuable aids.

-Avoiding screens before bed is certainly the best known tip but unfortunately the least followed. Before going to bed, prefer reading, this activity allows you to recharge your batteries by focusing on the present moment, while calming the body and mind

-Certain natural food supplements can also provide valuable help. At délicure, we have developed natural and vegan gummies , rich in plants and melatonins to help you fall asleep.

2. Try meditation

Advances in research have demonstrated that meditation profoundly modifies the structure and functioning of the brain. We now know that meditation improves resistance to stress and depression and helps to better combat fatigue. The practice of “mindfulness” is today recognized as a true therapeutic practice. Meditation can be practiced by everyone, this practice does not require any special equipment or installation. Nor is it obligatory to sit still for hours staring at the horizon.

After a long, busy day, a few meditation exercises can be a great support and a valuable help to find some serenity.

Start by making yourself comfortable in a clean, quiet room, making sure to keep your back straight while looking ahead. Concentrate on your breathing, breathing is the basis of meditation, Visualize your inspiration as a form of pure energy which penetrates your cells and oxygenates them. With each exhalation, visualize yourself letting go of fatigue, or anything that is weighing you down mentally or physically. Don't try to control or make your breathing deeper, instead try to maintain its natural rhythm. Do not hesitate to repeat this exercise for 10 to 15 minutes each day, you will quickly see the benefits that this exercise will provide you.

3. Reconnect with nature

A walk in the forest is one of the best natural treatments to combat stress and boost energy

Sylvotherapy is, in Japan, a common treatment practice, appreciated both individually and in the professional environment.

Enjoying the benefits of nature is an excellent solution for reconnecting with yourself thanks to its soothing and comforting virtues. To forget the constraints of everyday life. The benefits of immersion in nature are numerous: reduction of stress , reduction of fatigue, improvement of cognitive functions. Tree hugging is developing in France; this practice consists of embracing trees to connect with their energy.

4. Practice sporting activities

Sport is an important element in relieving pressure, no matter what sport you practice, the important thing is that you have fun doing it. Sport helps to channel our mind, it allows us to cut ourselves off for a moment from the world around us to focus on ourselves. Sports activity triggers a feeling of renewed fitness and well-being thanks to the endorphins produced, so it is an excellent way to recharge your batteries and combat fatigue . Also be sure not to neglect diet, in fact a healthy, balanced and varied diet is a solid basis for your energy.

5. Take time for yourself

This is certainly the most logical advice and yet it is of great importance because it is essential to give yourself a little time. A moment that will be dedicated to you, a moment of disconnection with the sole objective of your well-being and therefore combating fatigue. For example, you can:

• Turn off your cell phone for a moment
• Listen to music
• Take a scented bath
• Go and get pampered (massage, treatments, spa, etc.)
• Sit comfortably with a herbal tea by the fire.
• Lay down peacefully on a deck chair, letting yourself be lulled by the surrounding sounds.

The goal is to really refocus on yourself and relax. Pause for a moment to recharge your batteries . Above all, do activities that give you pleasure, that do you good morally and physically.

To conclude, in order to replenish your energy, it is necessary to clear your mind and take time for yourself. Whether through sleep, nature, meditation or relaxation, the energy you have will inevitably depend on your mental health. More sleep and less stress is the best duo to regain full vitality. Délicure's vegan and gluten-free stress gummies will provide you with additional help to reduce stress and combat anxiety.