How do you keep up
your energy level when
leading a busy life?
EYES ON THE PRIZE
Set high expectations for
yourself, maintain a good
attitude and stop making
excuses. Yes, you’re busy, but
you can — and will — get it
done. Focus on the light at the
end of the tunnel. Plow through
the busy times so you’ll get a
well-deserved break at the end.
Don’t waste the time being
overwhelmed and losing faith
in yourself. Rise to the occasion.
You do have it in you.
—Danna Korn
PLAN AHEAD
The most important thing
anyone can do is to be ready
when things get hectic. Schedule
time to go grocery shopping for
nutritious foods and to get some
exercise. —Keri Gans
STAY ON SCHEDULE
To optimize energy, it’s
important keep to your regular
routine as much as possible.
Don’t skip meals, and resist the
temptation to stay up late and
sleep in. No matter how busy
you are, you will have more
energy if you’re well-fed and
well-rested. —Sarah Rivkin
WALK THE WALK
When you’re exhausted from
juggling a million things at once,
exercise can be more energizing
than caffeine, a nap, or even
chocolate. OK, you probably
don’t have time to drive to the
gym, change, take an hour-long
class, shower, change again and
then drive home — who does?
But you can squeeze in a brisk
walk. Keep a pair of sneakers
with you, and every time you
have 10 or 15 minutes, put
them on and get outside.
—Alice Domar
