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5 Tips for a Happier Life by Practicing Better Energy Management

Jennifer McDougall
4 min readOct 29, 2021

Do you tend to feel lethargic in the mornings? Have you gotten reliant on caffeinated beverages to get you through the day? If this sounds like you, it’s time to stop relying on fast fixes and start developing an energy management strategy.

Starting may seem difficult at first, but as you start reaping the rewards of a happier, healthier, and more productive lifestyle, you’ll be motivated to keep going.

Maybe It’s Time to Start Practicing Better Energy Management

Consider your energy as a finite resource, similar to money in a bank account. You start the day with a specific amount of money to spend, depending on age, sleep, stress levels, medical issues, and lifestyle. Then, multiple transactions (activities) occur throughout the day as you withdraw and deposit energy from your account. While you may not always control the actions that drain your energy, you can take steps to replenish your account.

Follow these five tips to help improve your overall happiness.

  1. Eat nutritious meals every day. We all know that nutritious food is essential for good health, but it’s typically thought that healthy eating is primarily a weight-loss technique. A balanced diet…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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