8 Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy

Feeling low-energy and tired often? These are the 8 habits I use to feel energized all day long, get more done, and be my best self.

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*KEY MOMENTS*
00:00 Introduction
00:21 #1: Do this when you wake up
01:46 #2: How to utilize caffeine
3:56 #3: Remove this from your work space
05:40 #4: Don't eat this for breakfast
07:03 #5: Keep it moving
07:40 #6: Shut it down
09:03 #7: Use the power of temptation
10:43 #8: How to get a great night of sleep
12:44 Bonus: Do this when all else fails

*PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO*

[RainbowPlantLife]

Happy new year, fam! What’s one thing you hope to achieve in 2023?

[nicolasmith]

I'm a primary care physician and I approve of ALL of these. Only note: when it comes to "motivation", be kind to yourself. Not every moment of the day should be productive. ;)

[brittany]

1. Get sunlight, 2. Consume caffeine consciously, 3. Remove biggest distractions, 4. Avoid sugary breakfasts, 5. Go for a walk after every meal, 6. Implement a workday shutdown ritual, 7. Use temptation bundling, 8. Optimize your sleep environment, bonus tip 9. Take a cold shower

[Miss_Annlaug]

Ive experienced a weird thing lately: feeling gratitude to the point of getting emotional every morning is changing my life. I have felt so happy and energetic. Its bot a energy thats physical it comes from a deep emotional place and overrides physical sensations because it fills me with joy and emotion

[cornonthecob]

Lack of motivation for me is a sign that I’m exhausted and I need to be lazy for a few days. Then I feel better and I’m doing my things. I think keeping an eye on the things that steal your energy is what matters. My biggest energy stealer is worrying and thinking about my problems constantly. I need to give myself a break!

[craigjeffries]

I literally laughed out loud when you said you sleep well because you don't have children. I really appreciate this video and all the effort you put into this channel. You have so much great information.

[SaintOrCinema]

My absolutely fool proof boost — drink water!! Whenever I’m sleepy it’s the very first thing I’ll try. I read somewhere that our bodies aren’t actually great at recognising thirst and that by the time we are “thirsty” we are already dehydrated. We often mistake thirst for tiredness or even hunger. Drink first — then see if you’re still tired or hungry, because I have often found I’m not! Great video xx

[WellActualllyyy]

one thing that a psychologist who specializes in sleep CBT told me: don't go to sleep unless you're tired! even if that means getting less sleep/feeling like crap the following day. and if you can't fall asleep after 15 minutes or so get up again out of bed until you feel sleepy/can't keep your eyes open. It's important not to stay in bed because you can create a habit of wakefulness/a phobia of going to sleep from having sleep anxiety

[AranelEruvyreth]

Part of gaining more energy for me went more like:
Step 1: Find out you have a severe iron deficiency and anemia
Step 2: Get treatment

A lot of these tips are great, but it’s also important to note that if you do these things and it’s still not working, especially surrounding sleep, food, and exercise, that you may want to get tested for iron deficiency, thyroid issues, hormonal issues, and any other similar condition that may be causing chronic fatigue. I also realized after my diagnosis that a lot of the issues I thought were psychological were likely due more to iron deficiency than anything else. Also if you are overweight or close to getting to there, you will naturally have less energy. Getting yourself down to a healthier weight will help a ton. Losing the weight I gained in college did wonders for me, and I know quite a few other friends with similar experiences.

Also as someone with ADHD, i often need to listen to podcasts and such in the background while I work or I won’t be productive so I need my phone on me, but when I’m doing stuff like writing, I leave my phone far away and that helps me focus on that. If you’re nuerodivergent you may have different needs, so learn what works best for you and go with that.

Another point she didn’t add was exercise. Twenty plus minutes of exercise a day is clinically proven to help increase energy. I used to do sports as a kid and I did better academically in the on-season than the off-season despite being busier. Due to health problems that caused me to be unable to exercise the way I was used to before, I stopped for a long time and it was terrible. I’ve recently started going to the gym with a friend and my energy is much better. I don’t go to the gym every day, but on the days that I don’t do physical exercise outside of work, I definitely have less energy. So yeah, especially for those of you with ADHD: don’t forget to exercise!

[virginiahamamelis]

I disagree with the concept of "willpower." It implies that lacking motivation is a personal failing. I think what most people are really lacking is the mental and emotional energy to do yet-one-more task on top of everything else in a culture that stigmatizes actual rest. The advice given to address it here is solid though, if I'm listening to my favorite podcast or watching something funny while I take care of task chores it does help a lot because you're focusing on something fun instead of the chore.

[spoudaois]

20 minute meditation twice a day really works. It recharges neurons that are active during sleep in the morning and those over used in the day in the afternoon.

[sarahleber]

As someone who lives in Central Ontario, I know how important sun light is for energy and peace. I get up and go to work and it is dark. I come home... And it's almost dark. And by mid winter a lot of people are beginning to feel it

[TanyaSuik]

I've been applying these habits for the last year (although sometimes I slip up with some of them) or so and it's been a huge game-changer! Side note, I feel like we listen to the same podcasts and read the exact same books haha, love the tips you shared and how clearly articulated you are in their explanation.

[DreamsOfFire]

Okay, can we talk about how well edited and filmed this is? It's fantastic!

[elpretender]

I'm surprised taking a walk after eating was mentioned. For about half a year now I've been instinctively doing that (10 to 20 mins walks) and it has been a very possitive change, as it helpes me relax and even improve my mood.

[Wachansa]

Believed it or not. This is the first video that I came across on your channel. I watched so many of this kind of productive videos and this one is the best so far. I love it. No BS, great sensible advice, nothing exaggerated. I love your chill vibes. It makes me feel that I can follow those tips easily. And your cooking videos also look great! I'm not vegan but I love tofu. Definitely gonna check your others video. And please do more of this kind of content!

[tori]

Just a reminder that these tips may help a bit for those of us with chronic illnesses, but don’t beat yourself up or feel like you’re not enough if they don’t :) Nisha definitely means well, but many of us with chronic fatigue due to illnesses get lectured a lot and are given “quick fixes” by people who don’t have our experiences. I’ve learned I can’t hold myself to the same standard as everyone else, only my own standard. ❤

[robertchriscoe]

I’m 60 years old, wake up every work day around 4:30, have a cup of coffee, do some exercises and a couple miles on the treadmill, usually a walk mile then a run mile. I haven’t slept well most of my life. I’ve tried everything and found that a good diet and exercise work best for me. Keep the good recipes coming. Thanks for all the suggestions. 😊

[cracknutte]

A work space with lots of natural light has done so much to help my productivity! I moved into a new house recently and my office has two huge windows and it's such a mood boost when working! Thanks for the great tips :)

[klaudiaw]

I really like your ideas for when one cannot (for any reason) aim for a perfect option. You give another idea which "Is better than nothing". It sounds so positive and uplifting. :)