What’s Stealing your Energy?

Here are some key items you need to be aware of. Each of them contributes to your health and happiness!

1. Shallow Breathing
This is a classic case of energy theft!  Not taking deep, full breaths deprives your body of oxygen and makes you feel tired and fatigued.

2. Emotional Pain
Hurt, sadness and anger are too heavy to carry with you at all times.  Drop off some of these negative emotions during the day – exercise it out, talk to someone who cares, and work on forgiving those who have hurt you.

3. Doing Too Much
Giving to others is important, but make sure you don’t overbook.  Doing too much will only make you feel burned out – and it’s difficult to do anything when you don’t have energy.

4. Neglecting your Spiritual Side
You give your body and mind a lot of attention during the day, but your spiritual side needs attention too.  Focusing on this aspect of your life for a few minutes each day can add inspiration and joy to your life.

5. Not Eating Nutritiously
Energy is stolen the minute you eat meals and snacks that aren’t nutritious.  Give your body the nutrients it needs with healthy, natural food and Mannatech’s Optimal Health System.

6. Watching Too Much TV
It’s fine to watch programs you enjoy, but are you “zoning out” in front of the tube?  Ask yourself how much you’re enjoying the program you’re watching.  If you’re only watching because you can’t think of anything else to do, shut the TV off and do something you really enjoy.  Garden, go for a walk, play with a pet, call a friend, or read.

7. Being Ungrateful
Not being grateful for the wonderful big and small things in life steals your energy.  Noticing all of the things you have in life makes you feel warm with joy.

8. Worry
Worrying is a part of life, but when you worry about things you can’t control, you use up energy you could be using to enjoy your life. The next time you get stuck in a cycle of worry, distract yourself by doing a crossword puzzle, gardening, or going for a walk.

9. Not Letting Others Help You
We all need a helping hand now and then. When you resist help from family and friends, you drain your energy.  Accept help from others and look for opportunities to return the favor.