In today’s culture, it is no secret that feelings drained are the status quo, and we are overexerting ourselves to survive the daily needs of our lives. Consequently, we turn to any energy booster we can think of to help us get through.
The idea of your energy can be visualized as water in a cup with a hole in the bottom. You can always have enough water in the cup by adding more water or making the hole smaller.
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Tyson Lippe, a psychiatrist, says boosting energy is like filling your cup; taking steps to make tasks less draining is like making the hole smaller. Both are equally important, yet we often underestimate what can drain our stamina.” Check out these easily overlooked things that drain your energy.
A Long Gap Between Meals
The body relies on a steady energy supply from the foods we eat. Caroline Lacey, registered dietitian and owner of Nutrition Rerooted told HuffPost that carbs are the body’s primary and preferred fuel source.
It is only possible for some parts of the body, such as the brain, to use carbs as energy in the form of glucose. It lasts about three to six hours, so going too long without food sets off biological and psychological mechanisms leading to craving processed carbs and high-glycemic foods.
Messy Desk While Working
The clutter of an office environment can increase distractions and inattentiveness. It takes you longer to complete tasks, which requires more mental focus and energy. You can reduce this energy drain by keeping your environment structured and organized.
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Irregular Starting Point
Thanks to time constraints and constant interruptions, it’s not uncommon to find yourself setting aside half-completed tasks to deal with something urgent that’s come up or has to take priority. A small amount of your attention is left behind with an unfinished job, known as attention residue.
Personalizing or tailoring advice to your needs
If you don’t tailor recommendations to your goals, you risk falling short of them. “It wastes time and energy as well as causing resentment, frustration, and disappointment,” Lippe said.