Today I was pooped so what did I do? Gave in and took a 20 minute nap. I woke up feeling great and back in the game. Did a cool little meditation into and out of the nap … I focused on the word “Life” and spoke it over and over to each part of my body starting with the top of my head. I fell asleep around my breastbone!

Next time I will start with my toes and, the next time you feel weary, nap on it …

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I was feeling a tad beat from a very active morning. Gardening, mulching, cleaning, cooking – you know – life!

So I did what I would have told you to do. I added 3 or 4 drops of Peppermint Essence Oil to a couple big glops of lotion and rub-a-dub-dubbed it into my feet. Now I am feeling all tingly and alive and energized.

Mission accomplished. Now I’ll be up for 9 holes of golf and that accounting work I’ve been putting off …

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Here’s a great tip from Darlene of Mom-Defrazzler.com

“When you write up your “to-do” list today, put at least two things on it that are quick to do, but that bring you joy -like having a cup of tea, a quick walk with the dog, reading a chapter of a book.”

I’m doing it! Anyone else have a re-energizing tip for us? Add it here under the “Comments” feature or drop me a note at Viveca@FatigueBeGone.com

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There’s nothing like home made chicken soup or a great appointment with a compassionate doc.

Had such an appointment yesterday — got the valuable intellectual input PLUS a big hug. I really needed it.

This is a reminder that we are not islands – magazines, The Fatigue Be Gone! Guide, girlfriends, family support, interviews, Internet research, health journals – these are all excellent ways to maintain our health BUT don’t forget to check in with your doc.

Have you scheduled your annual physical? If not, make that call and then … give yourself a hug, a couple pats on the back and enjoy the rest of your day!

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Researching the benefits of “be happy” hormones and came across this uplifting jewel.

Here’s a tidbit then click below to go to its webpage if you would like to read the rest of the story …

Just anticipating a good laugh is enough to increase the level of feelgood hormones in your blood, a conference has heard.Previous work has shown that laughter triggers a cascade of beneficial physiological changes.But researchers presenting a new study at the Experimental Biology 2006 conference in the US recently say they’ve now shown that merely anticipating “mirthful laughter” before watching a funny video has significant neuroendocrine effects.

Click here for more

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