Exercises for instant energy

• Jump up and down with excitement. Just jump up and down and be excited for 30 seconds. If you’re not in the mood, again just fake it until you make it. The more you practice this, the more proficient you will become. Practise being more excited than you have ever been. You may want to do this somewhere a bit private.

  

• Energy clap. A quick technique I do when I want to get ready for action. Just clap your hands together and shout (or think it to yourself) something like ‘Let’s go!’, ‘Let’s rock’ or ‘I’m ready!’ This doesn’t generate as much energy as other exercises but it induces a mental shift to psyche you up for another activity or just to get cracking on what you are already doing.
• The surprise technique. A great way to wake up your body if you are feeling tired. While sitting normally, suddenly imagine yourself being surprised by something that creates a shock to your system, like someone throwing ice-cold water in your face. Take in a sharp breath and really imagine it so that it seems real to you. Your imagination is so powerful that the brain can’t tell the difference between imagination and reality (if you do it right). Allow your imagination to awaken you to alertness.
• Primal roar. You’ll need to do this where you can make some noise. Just let out a scream or a roar at the top of your voice. Pour any emotion you want into it. The idea is to let go and rip, tap into your primal nature. You’ll instantly wake up and feel more alert.
• The fun factor. Probably the simplest way to have more energy is to increase the amount of fun you have in your life. Have you noticed when you have more fun you feel more energetic and need less sleep? Laughing releases endorphins in your brain and makes you feel better. Increase the amount of fun you have, preferably with no or limited alcohol as too much negates the effects. Be spontaneous and be open to having fun everywhere.