Many years ago I suffered low grade chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. So energy is now a precious commodity to me. Health issues are one thing, but there are some other energy zappers and power parasites we can look at.

Have you ever noticed, that different tasks require different types of energy? Some things don’t require much energy at all, like watching tv. At The other end of the scale, are things that require more energy or focus, such as bookwork or phoning for me.

Also have you ever noticed that it’s impossible to be depressed when you have good energy! Energy is a fragile thing some days.

Here are some tips to help you improve your energy:
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It might take a little coffee or probably a few rounds of beer or any other booze you could get your hands on when it comes to relaxing after a hard day’s work. Well, yeah I’m guilty about that one as well, unless I’m caught dead wearing a lampshade over my head after a few rounds of vodka… half-naked!

Okay, bad example and I apologize to everyone reading this after getting nightmares about me in that state of drunken stupor. Just don’t ask how it happened, please. But what’s really interesting is that how do people go through the usual part of life when faced with vein-popping stress?

I mean, the new age thing like Zen or yoga is one of the good things and it actually works. Is there room for the intellectual side of people who can actually smell the roses-in-a-can while on the move? It kind of had me thinking that there really must be something in this ‘mind-over-matter’ thing. Humor is indeed the best medicine there is whenever you are. I mean anyone can pay good money to listen to a comedian just to make you wet your pants after laughing so hard. Despite of what’s been happening, and to those who has gone though the ordeal, it’s better to just laugh while facing the troubles with a clear mind than anger with a clouded vision.

One of my favorite celebrities of all time may have to be Woody Allen. Now this is one guy who gives you the in-your-face bluntness that he pulls out with gusto, even without even trying. You can talk just about anything with a man, and he’s bound to mock the subject and you’ll end up laughing rather than being upset about it. Woody Allen has this to say:
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