Posted by kathryn in Seasonal Health

One of the best articles I came across while researching the 31 Days to Better Energy strategies is Healthy ways to get more energy: a mood scientist reveals some of the best ways to recharge. It contains advice from Robert Thayer, a Professor of Psychology at California State University. Thayer’s thesis is that our energy levels are influenced by more things than simply the food we eat. Instead much of the energy fluctuations we experience are caused by our mood.

why do so many of us feel exhausted, stressed and perpetually ready for a nap? Because, explains Robert E. Thayer . . . we’re going about stoking our energy all wrong. By using food to fix our draggy moods and low energy, we’re letting our emotions rule our bodies, and we’re getting fatter in the bargain. If we instead find ways to energize ourselves out of low moods that don’t involve food, we’ll break free of the tyranny of overeating.

I haven’t read his book (I’ve ordered a copy though), but the article contains some interesting and useful advice. Thayer also recommends doing an energy audit to monitor your body’s energy clock, as part of six steps to raise energy and reduce tiredness.

07 September, 2007