5 Instant Energy Boosters for Busy Lives

Rather than racing through the rest of your life running on empty, or slugging down a supercharged, sugary energy drink, recharge your mind, body and soul with 5-minute Renewal Rituals™. In a matter of minutes you’ll be recharged and ready to face the rest of your day. People often ask how I get some much done. The fact is, I really do practice Renewal Rituals™ to refresh my mind, body and soul so I have the energy to accomplish all I choose. It’s tapping into our source of strength, and renewing our energy that’s key to a sustainable lifestyle. nnBacked by the nation’s leading research, I recommend my favorite 5-minute Renewal Rituals™ that are essentials for busy lives.

1. Water.

Use your morning shower and set the stage for the day, or refresh with a shower when you walk in the door from a hectic day. A tepid or cooler shower can wake you up and invigorate you. Start with a warm soothing shower, then end with a few seconds of brisk cool water to energize your body. On days you feel extra lazy, tired or depressed, use an invigorating citrus aromatherapy like lemon or orange to revitalize your senses.

5 Minute Mini. Practice short daily meditations for 5 minutes twice a day (morning and evening) to give yourself an immune boost and restore energy to your body, mind and soul. Simply get quiet, close your eyes, take some deep abdominal breaths, focus on a word (like surrender, peace or balance), and experience your body and mind drift into neutral.

Exercise. Get your body moving with a simple brisk walk for just 5 minutes in the morning and evening. Throughout the day, take a walk around your building, or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Do chair yoga during a break for an endorphin boost that will get you through the next few hours.

Play. Take a recess break for your mind to reduce stress and lift your spirit and energy level. Play online games, keep basketball hoop or putter in your office, or play a quick game on your blackberry before a big meeting. Your mind, body and soul are renewed when you break from the mundane.

Food. Fuel your energy with food. Vitamin B6’s help increase the serotonin which calms and heals the mind and body. Keep foods with B6, like bananas, tuna, turkey, salmon and sunflower seeds around for snacking to combat the energy draining effects of anxiety and panic.