Partial Notes from Christi's Teleclass:
“Boosting Your Energy The Natural Way”
These are a partial sample of the notes that were distributed after my Energy Booster teleclass.
If you enjoy these teleclass notes, please join us for my next "Reclaim Your Health" teleclass. Check out the teleclass schedule to learn more about the next class.
'Wake-Me-Up Head' Massage Exercise:
1. Vigorously rub your scalp – this wakes up the nerve endings
in your body.
2. Rub the spot where your jaw connects to your ear – you hold
much tension in this place.
3. Rub and pull your ears – you’re stimulating your kidneys
(and your entire body).
4. Pinch your eyebrows between your thumb and second finger.
5. Tap your nose – you’re stimulating your heart.
6. Massage under your cheekbones – you’re stimulating your
lungs.
7. Run your hands up and down your neck gently to stimulate your lymphatic
system.
Think of your energy as a giant bank account.
You draw from and deposit into this bank account each day. Your energy
levels at the end of the day are reflective of the balance between how
much energy you spent, and how much energy you took in. You can carry
energy over to the next day, but you can also carry over energy drains.
When your body’s ‘cries’ take the form of low energy,
you should ask yourself the following questions to identify the real
problem:
Physical Questions
1. What have I had to eat and drink today?
Foods that DECREASE your energy:
1. Caffeine - coffee, soft drinks, red bull, sugary drinks
2. Alcohol
3. Too much meat
4. Processed foods and junk food
5. Tobacco and drugs
6. Too many dairy products
7. Sugar/artificial sweeteners
8. Trans fats
Foods that INCREASE your energy:
1. WATER – lots of it!
2. Live, fresh foods. If mold couldn’t survive on the food you’re
eating, what makes you think you can?
3. Greens/super blue green algae/chlorella
4. Whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal, whole what bread, whole wheat
pasta, quinoa, amaranth, barley, buckwheat, millet.
5. Protein – how much are you getting? Good mixture of animal
and plant.
6. Foods with iron: red meat (small quantities), chicken, seaweed, nuts,
sunflower and pumpkin seeds, millet, dark leafy greens like spinach
7. Green vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, peppers)
8. Orange vegetables (squash, peppers, cantaloupe, oranges)
9. Freshly juiced fruit and veggies
10. Wheat grass shots (found in the frozen section at Whole Foods)
2. What has my eating schedule been like? Have I eaten enough
throughout the day, or have I skipped meals?
- You need to eat frequently to keep your blood sugar levels stabilized,
so you have constant energy.
- If you eat too much food at a meal, your body will usually go into
a food coma a few hours later. Split your meals up and eat more frequently.
3. How much sleep have I gotten this month?
Most of us need more sleep than we think we do. If you’re serious
about having more energy, you have to be serious enough to trade TV
time in for sleep time. Most people feel most energized if they get
to bed by 10:00 p.m.
4. What kind of exercise have I gotten this month?
- If you don’t get enough exercise, you’ll have low energy.
- Getting the wrong kind of exercise (the kind you hate) can drain your
energy as much as not working out. If you’re looking for a fun
workout, try getting a mini trampoline and jump on that in the morning.
Folks on the call said that they feel great when they do this. Or try
a rebounding class at your gym.
5. (For women only) Where am I in my menstrual cycle?
You will have more energy the week of your period and the week after… and less energy the two weeks before your period. This is normal, and
totally OK. Just know this and plan to get a lot more rest.
Environment Questions:
My friend Cheryl Miller – who runs the wellness program for the
State of Kansas (45,000 people) and is the Mayor of CherylMillerville.com – says that if we don’t create our environments, they will
be created for us. Our environments play a huge role in our energy.
1. What is my workspace/home environment like?
Do I have plants in my office? Pictures of loved ones or appealing locations?
Lots of natural light? Do I have music playing that I love? Is there
too much or too little noise? Am I surrounded by people who jazz me
up, or bring me down?
2. What is the state of the clutter in my office or house? Are
things overcrowded and cluttered and stuffed?
- How’s my inbox? Email inbox? File folders?
- Cleaning files and inboxes out can give you a huge amount of energy.
3. How many things bombard me at one time?
- Multi-tasking decreases your energy stores.
- Take a break – go outside for a quick walk, read a book, do
something fun
4. How much TV do I watch?
You don’t get first-class energy from TV. Next time you feel drained
after work, turn off most of the lights, light some candles, put your
most relaxing music in the CD player, and lay down on the couch. That’s
a much better energy booster than watching TV.
Emotional Questions
1. Do I have enough people supporting me, or am I trying to
do everything myself?
2. Have I gotten enough touch today?
You need massage, cuddling, and hugs. If you don’t have someone
to cuddle with, take a hot shower and rub revitalizing bath oils into
your skin.
3. Have I recharged my energy in the way that works best for
me?
Some people recharge their batteries by being alone… others recharge
by being with other people. Do the one that works for you. Don’t
compromise on this.
4. Am I doing a task that fits with my energy cycle?
We all have daily energy cycles. We are built to do certain tasks in
the morning, afternoon, and evening. For example, I like to get things
done in the morning (I feel antsy if I’m not crossing things off
my list). I work out best in the afternoon. I write best in the evening.
On the other hand, I don’t do well interacting with people in
the morning (I’m a bit cranky!), I don’t concentrate well
in the afternoon, and I can’t be productive at night.
On a similar note, we all feel less energized during winter. Winter is a time to hibernate and draw within ourselves. If you've been feeling less-than-energized during the winter, you can change that by reading all of the tips in my Winter Survival Guide eBook.
If it's springtime and you're feeling lethargic, then my Spring Cleanse Guide eBook will be the perfect way to boost your energy stores and take advantage of the energizing effects of Spring!
Use the questions I've outlined above to identify the things that drain your energy on a constant basis. Then, make the changes that are necessary to stay ahead of your energy stores.
I'll hold another Energy Boosters teleclass soon, so please check the schedule and join us if you'd like some more great tips!
