Experience has taught me that simple things make a big difference when it comes to fatigue and energy.

Diet: Diet influences how we feel. Many times when your body is not functioning correctly, it goes back to diet. You are either eating something that is not good for you, not eating something you need or your diet is out of balance. Making adjustments to my diet has helped with overcoming fatigue. When I have been eating too much fast food, my body lets me know that it does not like it. My energy level is one of the many ways it lets me know that fast food is not good for it.

Sleep: Obtaining enough sleep is a simple thing that also impacts energy level. Having the right amount of sleep and sleeping at the right time affects my energy. When I tried sleeping at different times, I learned quickly that there are optimum times for sleep and an optimum amount of time to sleep.

Exercise: Doing some exercise on a regular basis is one way to maintain energy. Although it sounds counter-intuitive, exercise has improved my energy levels.Even going for walks on a regular basis has made a difference in my energy levels.

Balance: Maintaining a balance between work, play and relaxing makes a difference with me as well. When too much time is spent in one area at the expense of the others, I can always tell it within a short period of time. Very akin to balance is the need for some time in spiritual persuits. Whether it is reading, meditating, praying or studying, it is important for me to maintin this discipline to keep myself from feeling wrung out and dried.

Boundaries: Maintaining healthy boundaries has also helped with fatigue. I found that some people are emotionally draining. Learning to set limits with those people is imperative. When I kept them from taking my positive energy and hope, I felt better as well.

Surroundings: I try to surround myself with a pleasant atmosphere. Having pleasant surroundings has helped to energize me. When the things around me (in terms of art, furniture, etc.) are things I do not like, it wears me down. When I am surrounded by pleasant surroundings, I feel uplifted.

Although the list seems lengthy, I find that they are all simple things. About the time I think I have learned about everything that I need to know concerning combating my own fatigue, I gain some new insights. When i started taking control of my life, I began with the items at the top of my list. When that was taken care of I moved to the next item. After a few changes, my energy level improved and my fatigue lessened.