Energy and habits. We have already discussed some of the habits that consume our energy.
Today, in this article we will analyze 3 more daily habits that consume our energy.
3 Habits that consume energy.
1. Unwise use of social media.
To begin with, a bad habit is social media. The way we use social media affects our mood and energy. At any given moment as you browse any social media platform, your newsfeed either inspires you or makes you feel like crap. If what you see and consume on social media is only photos and videos of friends and curious people who seem more successful than you, you’ll start to feel like your life is worse than it is. In fact, it may even become a habit to check other profiles just to compare.
This drains your energy and makes you feel extremely unhappy with yourself.
The truth is that there are too many lies on social media to let them determine how you feel about yourself and how well you are doing in life.
-What you need to do.
If done well, social media can have a huge positive impact on your life. Focus on yourself. In your habits. Focus on aspects of social media that align with your goals. Also, don’t compare yourself to anyone and feel bad about your life. Use social media to get inspired. And of course create meaningful relationships with people.
2.Failure to master your sleep.
Nothing rejuvenates your body and mind like a good night’s sleep. During sleep, your body heals itself. It restores its chemical balance. It also gives your brain time to flush out toxins and forge new thought connections.
All these processes are aimed at preparing your body and mind to feel better when you wake up. And you need to get at least 7 hours of sleep to maximise your sleep. Unfortunately, most people have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. They treat sleep disorders and deprivation.
If you have a habit of always sleeping less than you need, you are not letting your body rebuild itself. It neutralizes your mental abilities and puts your physical health at real risk. And over time, this can have real long-term effects. In addition, science has linked poor sleep to many health problems, including weight gain.
-What you need to do.
To begin with, it is good to create a nightly habit. Conquer your nightly sleep routine. This will help you to control the quality of your sleep. This means getting “organised” so that you wake up at the same time every day. Try to sleep at the same time every night.
If you want to improve your sleep, it is also important to observe what you do before bedtime. Do not drink coffee a few hours before bedtime, avoid alcohol and fatty meals that will affect your sleep.
Instead, create a habit. Meditate, write down your thoughts, find something to read or listen to an inspiring audio book/podcast.
3. You consume unhealthy food as a staple food.
Eating healthy is a good way to make yourself feel better. Whether you know it or not, what you eat affects your energy level, mood and productivity. And it can become a daily habit.
In general, if you feel tired and need a nap after 30-45 minutes after a meal, you should change the composition of your food. There are healthy foods that increase your daily strength and energy. These include foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, lean meats, beans and healthy fats such as olive oil.
Focus on getting enough of these important nutrients every day. Try to get rid of processed and unhealthy foods. Processed foods cause a temporary increase in your blood sugar and insulin levels. So you get the instant energy boost, but it is quickly followed by an energy collapse. In the long term, you will feel more tired. Make healthy eating a habit.
Several daily habits consume large amounts of energy. The important thing is to recognise them. So then we can change them. Slowly, slowly we are improving. It is enough to know the weak and strong elements of ourselves. In this way we can protect our energy.
*original source: medium.com
