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30-day energy reboot

Improving your energy is more than just better and/or more sleep. Here are 30 tips to help you improve your energy.

We’ll be posting here the day after we post in our FB community.

Enjoy!

Energy Tips

Let’s Get Ready

OK, while we wait for the FIRST official post, we want to get you thinking.

We will be covering many tips over the next 30 days, tips that will help you feel more energy.

Before we get started, we want to plant a thought for you: Energy is a coin with two sides:

1. Things that give us energy.
2. Things that drain our energy.

The more we become aware of both, the more energy we will feel.

So begin to think about what those things are for you…some will be BIG for you and some will be mini.

And let the fun begin! First post comes tomorrow. If you want to get on the email list for updates, do so here: https://wellness.myflodesk.com/energy

Tip #1

Tip #2

Want to know about our “secret weapon” when it comes to overall body energy?

~~~ NINGXIA RED ~~~

I could go on and on about how much it has done for me. My husband and I are starting to travel a bit and we do not leave home without it!!!

Here’s a list of a few benefits:

• Provides a nutritious/nutritional infusion for whole body support and wellness
• Provides energy support without caffeine but provides your body with long lasting natural energy
• Clinically shown to significantly increase physical energy levels by 34.5% and reduce physical limitations by 36%
• Supports normal eye health and healthy digestion
• Wolfberry fruit naturally contains the carotenoid zeaxanthin and polysaccharides, antioxidants known for their health benefits.
• Clinically shown to improve sleep patterns and increase time asleep by an average of 21 minutes following 60 days of continued use
• Clinically shown to significantly reduce daily stress by 23% and improve mental wellbeing

The fact that this product has been clinically researched is huge! Not many products have the proof to back up their claims. I know I felt the difference it made in my life but it’s nice to be able to have the science to back it up!

Read about the study here: Ningxia Red Study

Think YOU could feel the difference in just 5 days? It was possible for us – so much so that none of us want to be without it, EVER!

Here’s a question for you…would you rather get your energy from chemicals or something that supports your body?

We are doing in a 5-day Energy Reboot from 9/21-9/25. Want to feel the whole body support in less than a week? Join us! There is time to order your product before the reboot. If you don’t have an account yet, click here to order.

Tip #3

 Morning Sunlight. 

Go outside in the first half hour of being awake. This signals your body to release awakening hormones and helps to regulate your circadian rhythm.

(It will help you wake up AND sleep better at night.)

Note: No sunglasses for the first 5-10 minutes! 

Tip #4

Let’s talk clutter and the power of decluttering.

Can clutter really effect your energy?

You’ve experienced it’s effect every time you’ve clean up a pile that’s been bugging you.

You know that feeling you get when you clean it up, it’s a lovely surge.

Here’s the thing with clutter:

• Clutter is a constant, often subconscious, noise that makes us say, “ugh” every time we see it – and that ugh drains our energy. We may be aware of the drain or we may not, but it’s there.
• Cleaning up the clutter, even just a little, gives us an “ahh…”, a surge of energy. AND once it’s cleaned up, it not only no longer drains your energy, it gives you a little energy every time you see the cleaned up spot.If you feel stuck in life, in your energy, declutter one spot in your home. It doesn’t have to be big at all. Five minutes can do it. You’ll be amazed how good something really small can make a change!

Tip #5

Dance!

Put on a song you love and dance, dance, dance!

Here are a few of my favorites: Spotify Playlist

Tip #6

Rebound!

Jump for a few minutes on a mini-trampoline.

Hold on for balance if you need, and find what feels good for you.

Remember, this can be as gentle or energetic as you like.

Rebounding helps to move the lymph through your body, and is a lovely, gentle movement to get going in the morning — or anytime, for a quick pick-me-up!

No mini-tramp?

Try bouncing lightly on the floor or soft carpet. You can keep your toes on the ground and gently bounce your heels — or get more jumpy if that feels good.

Use a wall or chair for balance if needed.

Tip #7

Ningxia Nitro!

Nitro is a plant-powered, energizing drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to support cognitive function and physical performance without the jolt to your system.*

Most energy shots promise a quick boost, but often leave you feeling jittery, unfocused, and crashing just when you need to perform. They are packed with synthetic ingredients, excess caffeine, and sugar that push your body without supporting your mind.

NingXia Nitro® offers a smarter alternative: nature’s energy designed to help you stay cognitively and physically fit and in control. With naturally occurring caffeine, botanicals, and B vitamins that support both cognitive function and physical performance, Nitro delivers balanced support to help you stay alert and energized throughout your day.

Suggested uses:

• Start your day sharp.
• Use as a midday reset to support mental and physical performance without slowing down.*
• Place it in your gym bag for pre-workout fuel.
• Take on the go to stay alert and ready when it matters most.

We are doing a 5-day Energy Reboot from 9/21-9/25. Want to feel the whole body support in less than a week? Join us! There is time to order your product before the reboot. If you don’t have an account yet, click here to order: 

Tip #8

Remember when we talked about clutter and the energy of clutter in Tip #4?

That’s what we are talking about here but expand it out a bit.

Things we tolerate are anything we say “ugh” to.

It could be that broken handle in the kitchen, the pile of stuff by the back door, the way you feel on Sunday night about going to work on Monday morning, that person you dread seeing at book club, the way you feel about the city you live in because you’ve always wanted to live in the country.

It can be anything.

And any toleration cleaned up, reduces the drain on your energy.

Here’s the thing, most of us stopped noticing the ughs long ago, but they are still there and draining our energy! 

So, where do you begin?

Step 1: Start by identifying as many of the ughs you are aware of:

• Oh, yeah, that pile by the bed.
• There’s a cobweb on the ceiling.
• There’s that spot on the carpet that’s been there forever.
• I can’t stand where we hung the TV.
• The top shelf in the freezer drives me crazy!

Once you start identifying the ones you are aware of, you’ll start to notice the ones you had forgotten.

Step 2: Start cleaning them up!

Start with the easy things. (You KNOW you have things on that list that would take you 5 min!) Do the easy ones and then you’ll have more energy to do some of the harder ones.

Then I recommend setting aside a weekend or even a day to knock off as many as you can. It’s much easier to get as much done as you can while you are in the mood!

The energy is awesome!

Tip #9

Want a quick tip to improve your sleep fast?

Find your right hours for sleep.

There is at time at night that is the best time for you to go to sleep, you’ll fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep. 

You probably already know what time you are sleepiest at night. If you override that, you get your “second wind” which is just adrenalin, and that makes falling asleep later even harder.

You also have a good time to wake up, you hit your sleep cycle at just the right time to feel good. I need to use the alarm to get up at the right time. If I sleep in, I feel groggy.

Start paying attention. I bet you’ll find your hours!

Tip #10

When you are tired, the last thing you want to do is move. Am I right?

Did you know that exercise doesn’t cost you energy, it teaches your body how to make more of it, both immediately and in the long run!

Does it matter what type of exercise you do?

Yes – but that depends on what kind of energy you are looking for:

*Aerobic exercise – like brisk walking or cycling, is particularly good for delivering sustained, daily energy. It improves cardiorespiratory fitness, helps regulate mood, and reduces perceived fatigue, especially in sedentary adults.

*Resistance training – builds muscle, which increases resting metabolism and makes physical tasks less tiring. Though the immediate post-exercise boost might be less pronounced than with cardio, over time, it plays a key role in long-term energy.

*Lower-intensity – like yoga and tai chi can calm the nervous system, lower cortisol (your stress hormone), and enhance parasympathetic activity.  

Best time of day to exercise?

Best answer…when it works for you! 

Tune into your rhythm, and use exercise to enhance it, not fight against it.

*Early riser – morning workouts can set the tone for the day, triggering a spike in alertness and positivity.  

*Night owl – you may feel more energized with afternoon or evening sessions. If you try to force a morning workout it can sometimes lead to lower performance and reduced mood. BUT an exercise session too late in the day can effect your sleep so pay attention and adjust your workout times.

Can short bouts of movement boost energy?

They absolutely can! 

Science is increasingly showing that ‘movement snacks’, brief bursts of activity lasting 2–10 minutes, are powerful tools for keeping energy up throughout the day.  

They help break up sedentary time, increase blood flow to the brain, and give your mood and focus a quick refresh.

Try dancing to one song while making dinner – these micro-movements add up, without draining your tank.

How to start when exhausted or don’t feel you have time?

When you’re already running on empty, the idea of exercise can feel like just one more thing to do. 

The trick is to start where you are, not where you think you should be, meaning fit in 5 min rather than the 60 you want to have.

Low-intensity, short-duration activity is the best way to start. Try gentle yoga, a 5-minute walk, or stretching while watching TV.  

These small doses are enough to trigger feel-good brain chemicals without causing an energy crash. In fact, one study showed that even short, moderate-intensity sessions led to improvements in mood and vitality among exhausted adults.

Start small, stay consistent, and let your energy build from there.

(Info from “Exercise Your Way To More Energy” by Dr Neil Chapman)

Tip #11

Inner Boost & Balance. This is one of my favorites! 

Here’re 2 ways to use it. I recommend trying each way for about a week. This will give you a chance to see how it works best for you. 

#1 — take it every morning as part of your “usual things” and get the solid benefits of nutrition and energy each day.

#2 — take it strategically, when you notice that you need more energy! This approach gives you the structure for finding the time of day, the time in your personal rhythm, when it will help you the most. 

I use both approaches depending on what’s going on in my life. Sometimes I wake up and know my Inner Boost is perfect to help me get going. Other days, I have good energy in the morning, and I wait and have it later in the day (mid-afternoon, anyone?) when I especially need the benefits!