Nafisa Tamboli's Key Ideas from The Genius Habit
by Laura Garnett

Here’s the thing: it can be hard to feel good if you don’t look good. When you don’t make the effort to dress up even if you’re at home, it easily translates to your mood because your brain will tell you that since you’re wearing pajamas, maybe it’s time to feel lazy.

So, if you want to set the tone for your energy throughout the day, you need to make it a habit to prepare yourself every morning. Take a shower, brush your teeth and choose outfits that will help make you look and feel good.

Nothing beats like a good set of songs to get your energy up at any time of the day. If you feel bored, lazy or just downright exhausted, singing to your favorite tunes can instantly change your mood and give you more energy to continue on with your day.

Many people even create playlists specifically for work, working out or doing household chores to keep them energized and motivated while accomplishing these tasks. Do the same, and you’ll surely find these playlists handy when you’re not having the best day.

This might not be the most common tip for Increasing energy, but chewing a gum can actually work wonders for you. According to studies, chewing a gum helps to stimulate sympathetic nervous activity that increases your energy expenditure and heart rate.

This is why you’ll find a lot of people bringing a pack of chewing gum in their pockets, so they can chew one whenever they feel stressed or tired. The same study also revealed that chewing a gum can help to increase your walking distance because you feel more energized.

Sometimes, we get so caught up with the hustle and bustle of daily life that we forget to stop and experience the little things that bring us real happiness. But like they say, you should stop and smell the flowers, which means that you need to start embracing your quirky side.

When was the last time you danced in front of a mirror? Try doing it this time and just been enough to release all your stress and live at the moment.

Whether you’re feeling down, bored or stressed, doing less serious things can help you loosen up and re-focus your energy, so you can make better decisions.