A debate has been going on for a long time about how much sleep is optimal for people to be re-energized, productive, and able to deal with what comes their way in a healthy manner. My experience parallels the results of scientific studies: it’s not about how much sleep you get, it’s about what quality sleep does for you. Sleep is our way of re-energizing ourselves… like recharging a battery.
In my 20s, eight or nine hours of sleep each night was needed to function well the next day. During my initial stages of Life Energy Training, seven hours felt pretty good. Now, on just about five hours of sleep each night, I enjoy a sustainable quality energy level throughout the day with a new way to recharge my battery. The schedule includes waking at 3:30am, immediately doing a short energy relaxation, some morning exercise, and brief energy training at midday and just before bed at 10-11pm.
Now, let’s be clear about these energy relaxations. They are not napping, and it is not about being lazy. Much like meditation, they help reach a deep state of calm and peace where the body, mind and soul operate at optimum levels. In addition, energy training exercises can be practiced all day… anywhere, anytime, doing anything.
Okay, there were times when I “fell off” this level of discipline and returned to my previous lazy habits. Boy, oh boy, this made a HUGE difference in my energy levels! It was amazing how many times during the day I needed a power nap (a regular habit back in the day) and how utterly exhausted I felt as early as 8pm. I lost countless hours of productivity because I was tired, and since I don’t use stimulants like coffee, it was extremely difficult to fight off drowsiness.
I have found that a regular Life Energy Training schedule is critical to boost my energy naturally. It allows me to do more in less time and with less effort because it helps improve clarity, focus, creativity and positivity – all essential to higher productivity as well as enjoyment in everything I do!
What do you do to recharge your energy?
