Decelerate your life

Take a little time off from your daily rut. Relaxing for just a few minutes will help you recoup energy. When you start to feel stress building up, slow down deliberately. This will take you back to the feel-good pace that is right for you. Our pace of life has an enormous impact on how we feel.

The three power generators

Air, light and beautiful landscape are the best energy sources. Exercise outdoors regularly, at least 2 or 3 times a week. There is a lot of energy out there; all you need to do is get it! Go for regular walks, or even better, do moderate endurance training. Nordic walking, running or cross-country skiing will improve your general level of performance and your ability to cope with pressure. Your stress tolerance and energy levels will skyrocket!

Learn to say “no”

Being assertive from time to time may be the most difficult but also the most effective way to balance your energy. Say “no” even if this makes you less popular at times.

Listen to your good feelings

Your inner voice is almost always right. If you constantly let your actions overrule your feelings, this will cause you stress and pressure. When you feel it “in your guts” that a decision is right, it will help you draw a lot of positive energy from it.

Relax!

Asian relaxation techniques such as yoga or Tai Chi will help you leave your every-day worries behind. If the slow, deliberate movements are not your style, try intensive strength training. No matter what you do: physical exercise will take your mind off things and it will improve your health to boot.

Your basal metabolic rate = your body
weight in kg x 24 (hours a day)
For example: Your weigh 64 kg, so you multiply 64 by 24 = 1,526 kcal

In addition, you use energy as you exercise – calculate your energy output:
For example: In Nordic walking, multiply the distance with your body weight: 64 kg x 5 km = 320 kcal Your total energy output including office work (32 kcal x 8 hours = 256 kcal) is: 2,112 kcal