Bonus Energy Boosts


In her book, Positive Energy, Dr. Judith Orloff offers simple strategies to help keep spirits high. The first is to choose our friends wisely. Most of us have encountered someone that repeatedly drains our energy and do well to recognize the signs of an “emotional vampire”: “Your eyelids get heavy and you feel like taking a nap,” she says. “Draw boundaries by learning that saying ‘No’ is a complete sentence.” For friends and relatives that


always seem to be in the middle of a crisis: Do not encourage a drama king or queen by asking him or her how they are, advises Orloff. To deal with a chatterbox,“You must politely interrupt, as hard as that skill may be to learn.” Finally, “Laughter gives a big energy boost, so be silly and have fun.” Share a laughter break.


antioxidants, like epigallocatechin gal- late (EGCG), that boost metabolism and stoke the metabolic fires,” she says. Plus, because most people have less-than-perfect diets, certain supple- ments can help raise energy levels and enhance overall health. Gerbstadt recommends vita- min D for those that don’t spend much time in the sun, to enhance immune function; fish oil for non-fish eaters for heart and brain health; and all B- vitamins to support everyone’s natural energy production.


Manage Stress


“Stress is one of the biggest energy zap- pers of physical, emotional and spiritual energy,” says Jon Gordon, of Jackson- ville, Florida, author of The Energy Bus and consultant to Fortune 500 compa- nies, sports teams, hospitals and schools on the subject of staying positive. Exercise, a widely acknowledged


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energy booster, does double duty in moderating stress, according to the experts. Gordon’s prime recommenda- tion for vanquishing it is a combina- tion of exercise and emotional balanc- ing: “You can’t be under stress and


Taking small breaks


thankful at the same time,” he says. “So take a ‘thank-you’ walk every day and get the benefits of the physical exercise, as well as shifting emotions to a more positive state.”


from the workday can help increase energy and refocus attention on the


tasks at hand. Getting away from the computer screen to weed the garden for 10 minutes or taking a quick turn around the block can quickly reverse an energy slump.


Dr. Judith


Orloff, author of Positive Energy, adds, “Walking meditations are joyous exercises in mindfulness, putting one foot in front of the other and being in the now; set your criti- cal mind aside to be replenished by the energy of the air, greenery and nature.


“I also prac-


tice this short meditation throughout the day to calm myself and become more energized and clear,” she says. “For just three minutes, I close my eyes, focus on my breath and then envision a positive image, such as the night sky reflected in a body of water. These mini-tune-ups get you back to yourself, so you are centered and clear to continue your day.”


Kathleen Barnes is the author of numer- ous natural health books, including The Super Simple HCG Diet. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.


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