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How Do You ReCharge Your Battery?
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How Do You ReCharge Your Battery?

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Anna Yachnin

How Do You Recharge Your Battery?  

Everyday life can be hard, especially when you are busy working, finding time to work out, and also trying to add some fun and relaxation. While it’s common to feel this way sometimes, you shouldn't let being overworked, become your new normal. Fortunately, your body has ways of letting you know when it's time to recharge and energize.

1. Take note of your mood

It's important to take notice of your emotions and how you feel on a daily basis. If you find yourself having a bad day but you don't really have a specific reason why, chronic stress may have triggered a psychological response. What you put in your body matters - over eating certain foods that are bad for you, can make you moody. Eating better will help your body release metabolic toxins connected to processed foods. To keep your blood sugar regulated, don't skip meals and try healthy snacks like Simple Botanics’ organic nutrition bars.

2. Focus your attention

If you find yourself having to re-read passages and re-watch videos, your body might be telling you it's time to rest. Being overwhelmed can cause you to not think straight and the longer you go without taking a mental break, the harder it will be for you to regain focus. This could be caused by lack of sleep, The Mayo Clinic states,  “Sleep deprivation can perpetuate serious health conditions, as well as negatively affect your mood, motivation and energy levels. Prioritizing sleep is one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for a successful, energized day”. It's easy for your thoughts to become scattered when your not eating, sleeping, or processing your mental state.

3. Check your resting heart rate

When you’re overworked and stressed, your body sends more oxygen to your body and brain, which causes an increase in heart rate. You should check your pulse every morning before you get out of bed when it’s within normal range. If it’s increased in the morning, try to get a little extra rest and relaxation.

4. Your muscles are sore and tense

Your muscles have a way of responding to your stress by involuntarily tensing up. When you’re run down you can physically feel the effects of muscle pain. health line states that, “Your muscles tense up to protect themselves from injury when you’re stressed. They tend to release again once you relax, but if you’re constantly under stress, your muscles may not get the chance to relax. Tight muscles cause headaches, back and shoulder pain, and body aches.”  The most efficient way to reduce this is by figuring out what is causing stress in your life and getting rid of it.

There are several other ways that our bodies try to tell us that we need to recharge. You might find yourself having increased anxiety, indigestion, unusual eating habits, or your body is just not cooperating. If you recognize these signs, your body is trying to tell you that you need rest and restoration.

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