Our energy is precious: it allows us to live, create, and achieve our goals. Yet we often waste it without even realizing it.
The good news? Sometimes, small, simple actions can make a big difference.
Here are nine practical tips for taking care of your energy by focusing on three essential pillars: body, heart, and mind.
1. The body: the foundation of energy
Tip 1: Get enough sleep
Eight hours of sleep per night is the minimum requirement. However, we often sleep less than we need to. Quality sleep is essential for recharging our batteries.
Sleep is prepared during the day:
- By eating protein (which helps produce melatonin, the sleep hormone).
- By taking breaks to avoid overheating the brain.
- By turning off screens at least 1.5 hours before bedtime: blue light and social media stimulate our minds.
Tip 2: Eat well
Food is the fuel for our energy. Here are three super important tips:
- Start your day with a protein-rich breakfast: it will sustain your energy and prepare your body for sleep at night.
- Reduce your sugar intake: contrary to popular belief, sugar tires us out more than it boosts us.
- And above all, remember to stay hydrated: drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day is essential. Feeling sluggish during the day? You may simply be dehydrated!
Tip 3: Move, move, move
Although we often feel lazy, moving gives us energy! It helps energy circulate, reduces tension, and relieves stress.
No need to run a marathon: 30 minutes of walking every day is enough!
Above all, avoid sitting for too long: get up, stretch, breathe.
Movement, in all its forms (dance, yoga, massage, etc.), is a real source of vitality.
2. The heart: cultivating emotional energy
Tip 4: Treat yourself
Pleasure recharges us.
Laughing, going out, dancing, seeing friends: all these activities nourish our joy and energy.
Don’t wait for vacation to treat yourself: indulge in small pleasures every day.
Tip 5: Embrace your emotions
Repressed emotions drain us.
It’s essential to take a moment from time to time to ask yourself: How do I feel? What’s going through my mind?
Write, talk, vent… Expressing your emotions frees up inner space and restores momentum.
Tip 6: Take care of your environment
Everything around us has an impact on us:
The people we interact with, the content we consume, the space we live in…
I therefore invite you to avoid environments filled with negativity or anxiety-inducing media.
Instead, cultivate gratitude, kindness, and beauty. Put on some music, sing, dance, breathe… it changes everything.
3. The mind: calming the mind
Tip 7: Reduce screen time
Hyperconnectivity exhausts us mentally: there is too much information, too many stimuli, and it all comes too quickly for our brains to process properly.
Less scrolling means more presence, clarity, and rest for the brain.
Why not set a time limit on your smartphone so you don’t waste your attention on useless or toxic content?
Tip 8: Learn to do nothing
Yes, really!
Doing nothing, daydreaming, contemplating, even being bored… are all restorative activities.
A few minutes spent watching the clouds or breathing deeply can be enough.
Meditation, cardiac coherence, or just a moment of silence can help you get back to basics.
Tip 9: Return to the present moment
The past judges us (“You should have…”), the future worries us (“What if…”). These thoughts are often anxiety-provoking and steal our energy.
Bring your attention back to the present moment by returning to your body and your five senses.
Cooking, gardening, painting, walking: anything that focuses your attention in a concrete way helps you get out of your head.
Body, heart, mind: everything is connected
A restless mind can create tension in the body.
A poor diet can affect our mood.
Repressed emotions can drain our energy.
But small daily actions can change everything.
I start my day with a walk and a protein-rich breakfast.
What action will you choose to take today?
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