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Health Hints: 6 Surprising Energy Zappers
If you're sick and tired of feeling, well, you know, find out why your energy levels are so low and vow to make a health change -- or six
The Zapper: Technology It wasn't so long ago that mobile phones were tools of convenience, great for emergency situations. Nowadays, forgetting your Blackberry at home is reason enough to turn the car around -- even if you're already halfway to work. The truth is, many of us are addicted to our devices, be they laptops, iPads, or smartphones. And that addiction takes its toll on our energy.
Because we are always "connected" we never truly disconnect from the stresses of work. And stress triggers a fight-or-flight reaction in the body that has a direct impact on energy. Another problem with technology is the wealth of information it puts at our fingertips. We feel compelled to stay informed, which results in mentally draining multi-tasking. It literally becomes difficult to shut down -- both the computer (say, to pick up a book or have an actual face-to-face conversation) and our brains (exposure to screen time has been shown to interfere with sleep).
Try instituting a no-electronics zone. Maybe everything gets turned off when you get home. Maybe you stay gadget-free an hour before bed. Or you could try leaving the phone at home for a few hours while you run errands and see if you end up being more productive.
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Zapper: Toxic People
Because we are always "connected" we never truly disconnect from the stresses of work. And stress triggers a fight-or-flight reaction in the body that has a direct impact on energy. Another problem with technology is the wealth of information it puts at our fingertips. We feel compelled to stay informed, which results in mentally draining multi-tasking. It literally becomes difficult to shut down -- both the computer (say, to pick up a book or have an actual face-to-face conversation) and our brains (exposure to screen time has been shown to interfere with sleep).
Try instituting a no-electronics zone. Maybe everything gets turned off when you get home. Maybe you stay gadget-free an hour before bed. Or you could try leaving the phone at home for a few hours while you run errands and see if you end up being more productive.
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Zapper: Toxic People
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