Recharge Your Energy

We often hear the words "I am tired" and that's because the average woman spends 70 hours per week on work and housework. Little did we know that there are other ways to increase energy that work much faster and longer than the kick a cup of coffee gives us. Whenever you need a pick me up, here are some of them...

Try to take a time-out from high tech. Gadgets like cellphones, computers and PDAs raise fatigue for those who use them 5 days a week. According to experts, the noises these gadgets make are often distracting and increase cortisol, a stress hormone that overstimulates the nervous system. This leaves you feeling tires and draggy. Take 2 twenty minute breaks from these gadgets daily, it can cut stress hormone production by up to 50%.

Think positive and look on the bright side. Trade your "I wish I weren't" thoughts with "I am so thankful I am...." Negative thinking triggers the release of enerygy-draining stress hormones. Changing a negative to more upbeat ones can rev up energy in just 2 minutes.

Floral scents boost the brain's production of beta waves by 25% in just one minute so stop and smell the flowers when you feel drained. According to studies, the effects can last as long as 30 minutes.