5 tips to stock up on energy
Summer is ending, work and school are starting again, causing fatigue, stress, 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 sleep at night. 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 promote falling asleep and having 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 going to bed to breathe and release the tensions accumulated during the day, a massage or breathing exercises can be a valuable help.
-Avoiding screens before bedtime is certainly the best-known tip but unfortunately the least followed. Before bedtime, prefer reading, this activity allows you to recharge your batteries by focusing on the present moment, while soothing the body and mind.
-Some natural food supplements can also provide valuable help. At délicure, we have developed natural and vegan gummies , rich in plants and melatonins that promote sleep.
2. Try meditation
Advances in research have shown that meditation profoundly changes the structure and functioning of the brain. We now know that meditation improves resistance to stress and depression and helps to better counteract fatigue. The practice of "full awareness" (or "mindfulness") is now recognized as a true therapeutic practice. Meditation can be practiced by everyone, this practice does not require any equipment or special installation. It is also not obligatory to remain motionless for hours staring at the horizon.
After a long, busy day, a few meditation exercises can be a great support and a valuable help in regaining a certain serenity.
Start by settling in comfortably in a clean and quiet room, make sure to keep your back straight while looking in front of you. Focus on your breathing, breathing is the basis of meditation, Visualize your inspiration as a form of pure energy that penetrates your cells and oxygenates them. With each exhalation, visualize yourself letting go of fatigue, or anything that weighs on you mentally or physically. Do not try to control or make your breathing deeper, instead try to keep its natural rhythm. Do not hesitate to repeat this exercise for 10 to 15 minutes every day, you will quickly see the benefits that this exercise will bring you.
3. Reconnect with nature
A walk in the forest is one of the best natural treatments to combat stress and boost your energy.
Sylvotherapy is a common healing practice in Japan, appreciated both individually and in the professional environment.
Taking advantage of the benefits of nature is an excellent solution to reconnect with yourself thanks to its soothing and comforting virtues. To forget the constraints of everyday life. The benefits of immersion in nature are numerous: reduced stress , reduced fatigue, improved cognitive functions. Tree hugging, or "tree hugging" is developing in France, this practice consists of hugging trees to connect with their energy
4. Practice sports activities
Sport is an important element to relieve pressure, no matter what sport you practice, the important thing is that you enjoy 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. Sporting activity triggers a feeling of renewed fitness and well-being thanks to the endorphins produced, so it is an excellent way to fill up on energy and fight against fatigue . Also be sure not to neglect your 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 very important 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 to fight against fatigue. For example, you can:
- Turn off your cell phone for a moment
- Listen to music
- Take a scented bath
- Go and pamper yourself (massage, treatments, spa, etc.)
- Make yourself comfortable with a herbal tea by the fire.
- Lie peacefully on a lounge chair, letting yourself be lulled by the surrounding sounds.
The goal is to really refocus on yourself and relax. Take a break for a moment to recharge your batteries . Above all, do activities that give you pleasure, that make you feel good morally and physically.
To conclude, in order to fill up on energy, it is necessary to empty your mind and take time for yourself. Whether through sleep, nature, meditation or relaxation, the energy you will have will inevitably depend on your mental health. More sleep and less stress is the best duo to recover full vitality. Délicure's vegan and gluten-free stress gummies will give you extra help to reduce stress and combat anxiety. These gummies are made in France and rich in plants and vitamins.
