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SMILE AND LAUGH
Look at yourself in the mirror and smile, or listen to yourself laugh. It may seem silly, but you can’t help being happier and more energetic after a good smile and laugh. “The theory is, your mind figures out what you feel by looking at yourself,” said Gordon Timothy, a professor in the Psychology Department. “The brain interprets what you feel by what you’re doing.”


EXERCISE
It sounds like a contradiction, that to gain energy, you must give energy, but some studies reveal that exercise has influence on the chemical response in the central nervous system’s response to fatigue. “The more you exercise, the more fit you become. The activities of the day don’t seem so strenuous, and you can do more,” said Eli Lankford, an exercise physiologist and faculty in the Exercise and Sports Science Department.


YOGA
Yoga incorporates low impact movements and correct breathing methods to increase focus. Your brain needs optimal oxygen to function and give your body energy. Yoga movements and breathing can increase the flow of oxygen to the brain as well as activate the expansion of the back and sides of the rib cage. This process increases relaxation and awareness and strengthens the diaphragm for proper breathing support, according to Yoga International Magazine.

Some quick pick-me-ups – in the form of natural energy boosters

Anissa Zamudio
ZAM03003@BYUI.EDU
Scroll Staff

DIET

Eating the right kind of diet with all the essential minerals and vitamins is a must. When you expend energy, you use up vitamins and minerals. Without them you may feel listless and tired.

According to the Nutrition Almanac, food must be properly chewed so it can be more easily broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream.

SCENTS AND SMELLS

Stimulating your sense of smell can stimulate other body parts into action. Brenda Foster, a nationally certified massage therapist at Regenesis Healthcare in Rexburg, recommends using peppermint, lemongrass, rosemary or eucalyptus oil for energy.