Recovering from Burnout - Part 4
Fast Energy Boosters
If your energy is at a 4 out of 10 or lower, this section is for you. Your energy is WAY too low to attempt any of the long-term solutions yet…and that’s okay. These easy energy boosters are very healing for your body and will help your body at the core level to get your energy over a 5 out of 10.
Once your energy is better, it’s okay to keep using these energy boosters. They work with your body’s natural energy system without draining you. I use them regularly myself :). And, you might want to consider adding one or two of the long-term strategy ideas (in Part 5) when you feel comfortable :)
Fast ENERGY BOOSTERS
These ideas will naturally boost your energy AND help your adrenals heal.
We normally think of energy boosters like caffeine and anything sugary (like candy or sweets). But, extra caffeine, sugar, and easy-to-grab processed food will seem super attractive right now, but they’ll drain you further. Try your best to keep these low and keep coffee to no more than one large mug per day. These energy boosters are also easy but aren’t draining at all.
Sea salt, lots and lots of sea salt –
Salt isn’t the villain we’ve been told it is. It’s actually very healing, especially for our adrenal glands. But! There’s a world of difference between sea salt and table salt. Table salt is highly processed, only sea salt (or himilayan) is medicinal.
Add it to your food to your taste (especially if you’re craving salt) and add a pinch to your water. This is particularly helpful if you’re feeling low blood pressure dizziness.
4pm snack –
We all need a 4pm snack, but it’s especially important for you. Lunch and dinner are way too far apart and our cortisol and blood pressure are on their natural decline in the afternoon. This makes us EXTRA tired and foggy.
Grab a piece of fruit, dark chocolate, veggie juice, or a handful of nuts. Have it before you’re feeling hangry if you can :)
Fresh veggie juices -
There’s a time and a place for fresh-pressed veggie juices, and this is exactly that time and place. Juicing gives your body TONS of nutrients, without having to go through all of the work digesting. Head to a juice bar or borrow a juicer to see if this feels good to you.
All fresh veggie juice combos are good for you, so find one that tastes delightful. More veggies and less fruit is best for your blood sugar :)
Fruit, fruit, glorious fruit –
Because sugar is out of style right now, fruit has become a bit of a villain in some circles, when it’s actually super good for you. It’s chock-full of vitamins, it’s super hydrating, and it has just enough sugar to give you a boost along with stabilizing fibre.
It’s an easy high energy snack. Enjoy 2 – 4 pieces of fruit each day, especially if you’re a sugar craver. Watch those sugar cravings lessen once your body starts lovin’ fruit :)
Give these ideas a try for a few weeks or until your energy is higher. Then, head over to Part 5 for some long-term healing strategies.
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