8 Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy

Happy new year, fam! What’s one thing you hope to achieve in 2023?

I'm a primary care physician and I approve of ALL of these. Only note: when it comes to "motivation", be kind to yourself. Not every moment of the day should be productive. ;)

My absolutely fool proof boost — drink water!! Whenever I’m sleepy it’s the very first thing I’ll try. I read somewhere that our bodies aren’t actually great at recognising thirst and that by the time we are “thirsty” we are already dehydrated. We often mistake thirst for tiredness or even hunger. Drink first — then see if you’re still tired or hungry, because I have often found I’m not! Great video xx

Ive experienced a weird thing lately: feeling gratitude to the point of getting emotional every morning is changing my life. I have felt so happy and energetic. Its bot a energy thats physical it comes from a deep emotional place and overrides physical sensations because it fills me with joy and emotion

Lack of motivation for me is a sign that I’m exhausted and I need to be lazy for a few days. Then I feel better and I’m doing my things. I think keeping an eye on the things that steal your energy is what matters. My biggest energy stealer is worrying and thinking about my problems constantly. I need to give myself a break!

I literally laughed out loud when you said you sleep well because you don't have children. I really appreciate this video and all the effort you put into this channel. You have so much great information.

I disagree with the concept of "willpower." It implies that lacking motivation is a personal failing. I think what most people are really lacking is the mental and emotional energy to do yet-one-more task on top of everything else in a culture that stigmatizes actual rest. The advice given to address it here is solid though, if I'm listening to my favorite podcast or watching something funny while I take care of task chores it does help a lot because you're focusing on something fun instead of the chore.

one thing that a psychologist who specializes in sleep CBT told me: don't go to sleep unless you're tired! even if that means getting less sleep/feeling like crap the following day. and if you can't fall asleep after 15 minutes or so get up again out of bed until you feel sleepy/can't keep your eyes open. It's important not to stay in bed because you can create a habit of wakefulness/a phobia of going to sleep from having sleep anxiety

1. Get sunlight, 2. Consume caffeine consciously, 3. Remove biggest distractions, 4. Avoid sugary breakfasts, 5. Go for a walk after every meal, 6. Implement a workday shutdown ritual, 7. Use temptation bundling, 8. Optimize your sleep environment, bonus tip 9. Take a cold shower

20 minute meditation twice a day really works. It recharges neurons that are active during sleep in the morning and those over used in the day in the afternoon.

Okay, can we talk about how well edited and filmed this is? It's fantastic!

As someone who lives in Central Ontario, I know how important sun light is for energy and peace. I get up and go to work and it is dark. I come home... And it's almost dark. And by mid winter a lot of people are beginning to feel it

Part of gaining more energy for me went more like: Step 1: Find out you have a severe iron deficiency and anemia Step 2: Get treatment A lot of these tips are great, but it’s also important to note that if you do these things and it’s still not working, especially surrounding sleep, food, and exercise, that you may want to get tested for iron deficiency, thyroid issues, hormonal issues, and any other similar condition that may be causing chronic fatigue. I also realized after my diagnosis that a lot of the issues I thought were psychological were likely due more to iron deficiency than anything else. Also if you are overweight or close to getting to there, you will naturally have less energy. Getting yourself down to a healthier weight will help a ton. Losing the weight I gained in college did wonders for me, and I know quite a few other friends with similar experiences. Also as someone with ADHD, i often need to listen to podcasts and such in the background while I work or I won’t be productive so I need my phone on me, but when I’m doing stuff like writing, I leave my phone far away and that helps me focus on that. If you’re nuerodivergent you may have different needs, so learn what works best for you and go with that. Another point she didn’t add was exercise. Twenty plus minutes of exercise a day is clinically proven to help increase energy. I used to do sports as a kid and I did better academically in the on-season than the off-season despite being busier. Due to health problems that caused me to be unable to exercise the way I was used to before, I stopped for a long time and it was terrible. I’ve recently started going to the gym with a friend and my energy is much better. I don’t go to the gym every day, but on the days that I don’t do physical exercise outside of work, I definitely have less energy. So yeah, especially for those of you with ADHD: don’t forget to exercise!

I'm surprised taking a walk after eating was mentioned. For about half a year now I've been instinctively doing that (10 to 20 mins walks) and it has been a very possitive change, as it helpes me relax and even improve my mood.

I’m 60 years old, wake up every work day around 4:30, have a cup of coffee, do some exercises and a couple miles on the treadmill, usually a walk mile then a run mile. I haven’t slept well most of my life. I’ve tried everything and found that a good diet and exercise work best for me. Keep the good recipes coming. Thanks for all the suggestions. 😊

A work space with lots of natural light has done so much to help my productivity! I moved into a new house recently and my office has two huge windows and it's such a mood boost when working! Thanks for the great tips :)

Just a reminder that these tips may help a bit for those of us with chronic illnesses, but don’t beat yourself up or feel like you’re not enough if they don’t :) Nisha definitely means well, but many of us with chronic fatigue due to illnesses get lectured a lot and are given “quick fixes” by people who don’t have our experiences. I’ve learned I can’t hold myself to the same standard as everyone else, only my own standard. ❤

Hi from Minnesota where it's definitely winter! 🥶 But believe it or not, we still get outdoors year-round. It's necessary to keep the winter blues away. And the coldest days are often the sunniest, and we definitely don't want to miss out. So as the Scandinavians say, there's no such thing as poor weather, only poor clothing. 😂 Thanks for these fantastic tips. A few I've successfully incorporated (delaying caffeine and switching to green tea was a game changer), and a few new ones to try.

temptation bundling is the only way I am still functional. No coffee before checking e-mails (I have sabotaged my life before by leaving them unchecked for weeks), no shower before exercise on days I don't have my club activities going on, no brushing the teeth before taking my meds. When I tell others about this, I often get shocked reaction, especially with the shower thing, but it works for me and I actually love it. That way, I get to work out before my workday starts and I don't have to motivate myself to exercise after work, which I often cannot do anyways because I am not going for a jog when it's dark outside.

I've been applying these habits for the last year (although sometimes I slip up with some of them) or so and it's been a huge game-changer! Side note, I feel like we listen to the same podcasts and read the exact same books haha, love the tips you shared and how clearly articulated you are in their explanation.