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How to Get Energized

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In today's chaotic world, it's easy to feel totally zapped. And it seems to be when you're feeling this way that a deadline is looming, the boss is beckoning, or someone needs your attention. If you're lacking energy, there a number of things you can do to snap out of it. What's more, these are tips and tricks you can use to last you a lifetime.

Part1

EditEating Your Way to Energy

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   Eat some peppermint. Recent studies have shown that both workers and athletes speed up their performance when around the scent of peppermint.^[1] So if you're feeling drained, pop a peppermint or some peppermint gum to help get you energized.

   • Or you could assault your nose with some strong scents, peppermint included. If you have some essential oils handy, one big whiff could be all you need to set your senses on high alert.
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   Drink a caffeinated beverage. Caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, sodas and energy drinks, are great for a short boost of energy. Doctors recommend that healthy adults limit their caffeine intake to 400 milligrams per day, which is about four cups of coffee, 10 cans of soda, or two "energy shot" drinks.^[2]

   • While 400 milligrams is safe for adults to consume on a daily basis, excessive caffeine intake can lead to high blood pressure, insomnia, irritability, upset stomach and muscle tremors. So try to limit the amount of caffeine you drink each day to an absolute minimum.^[3]
   • Caffeine will definitely give you a quick shot of energy in the short-term, but does little to help you ward off fatigue throughout the course of the day. Be sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of water to avoid an energy crash later in the day.
   • Limiting your intake of caffeine to the morning hours can help you avoid insomnia in the evening or nighttime. Also, it is wise to hold-off on that first cup of coffee or soda until after nine a.m. Your body naturally produces cortisol at higher levels between eight and nine a.m. and caffeine can actually diminish that natural rush you would otherwise feel.^[4]
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   Sprinkle some chia seeds into your diet. Not only are chia seeds trendy, but they're rumored to have some serious energy-boosting benefits as well.^[5] Chia is full of B vitamins, fiber, and protein, so it can help give you an extra boost of energy.

   • Chia seeds mix well with yogurt or can be mixed into your favorite flavor of smoothie. You can also put them in breads or muffins.
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   Make your own energy food and drinks. So you want a brick of grain and protein to keep you going? Energy drinks and power bars are all well and good, but if you make them yourself they're even better. Homemade goods avoid the extra processing, so they're that much healthier.^[6]

   • Nuts and nut butters are great at providing you with an extra kick of protein and some healthy fats.^[7]
   • Bananas are tasty and ready source of potassium and B vitamins.^[8]
   • Coconut oil can provide fatty acids that are healthy and provide you with a quick burst of energy.^[9]
   • Leafy greens mixed into a smoothie can help you get more vitamin A, C and K. They are also a good source for B complex vitamins.^[10]
   • Greek yogurt can add a nice smooth texture to your drink while also providing a healthy source of protein.^[11]
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   Drink plenty of water. Water itself is a great revitalizer, so drink plenty of it to stay awake and alert.^[12] You can get water from food sources, too, such as soup and watermelon.

   • Research suggests that adult men should try to consume three liters of water per day and adult women should try to consume 2.2 liters of water per day.^[13]
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   Go ahead and snack away. If you're feeling a little down for the count, it may be snack time. Not only does this give you the jolt you need, but it could prevent you from overeating later, too.^[14]

   • To do your body a favor, pair complex carbs with protein. A piece of fruit with some peanut or almond butter is a good choice. Cheese, some yogurt, or a protein shake are all good options as well.
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   Get your nutrients. To stay energized through a draining day, first things first: you need breakfast. And we're not talking the dough-with-the-hole-in-the-middle kind. A good breakfast means protein and fiber, not a plate full of carbohydrates. Choose whole grains, lean meats, eggs, and fruits for your breakfast.^[15]

   • After breakfast, your body needs more protein to stay alert. Good sources of protein include poultry, fish, lean red meat, nuts, milk, yogurt, eggs, yogurt, cheese, and tofu.^[16]
   • Recent researched has pointed toward omega-3s and magnesium in the fight against the drowsiness. They both can improve mood and help transform carbs into energy. Munch on tuna, walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, and leafy greens to get these nutrients into your system.^[17]

Part2

EditCreating Energizing Moments

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   Get laughing. Laughing increases your heart rate and activates your muscular system. Therefore, laughing is great for feeling energized. Take a break from work and go watch that silly YouTube clip. If the boss catches you, you were just busy motivating yourself.^[18]

   • Thinking positive thoughts will help, too. Have you ever noticed that sad, pessimistic thinking just sort of shuts you down and makes you want to clam up? Concentrating on a can-do attitude can help make everything seem a little more doable.^[19]
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   Don't hit the snooze button. Research shows that hitting the snooze button actually makes you more tired.^[20] Think of it this way: you're waking up, falling back into a kind of half-sleep, waking up, falling back into a kind of half-sleep, and repeating and repeating until you finally get out of bed. This just makes you more drowsy – you'd be better off spending that half an hour getting actual rest.

   • If you're just too tired to get up, you need to go to bed earlier. Aim for just 15 or 20 minutes earlier and you may be surprised at the difference it makes.^[21]
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   Yawn away. Thought yawning was just when you were tired or when your body needed oxygen? Think again. It also wakes up your brain, cooling it down and sending it a burst of energy.^[22] So yawn away, because it's actually good for you.
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   Look at something red. Our bodies are still programmed like our ancestors. We have urges that call for fight or flight and we still attribute color with meaning. Just like animals get alarmed at the color red, so do we.^[23] If you want to wake up your primitive mind, look at something red.

   • If being sleepy is constantly a problem, you may want to consider putting specks of red all around you, whether it's at work, home, or school. Abandon seasonal colors (winter is so blah) and go for brighter shades, red included. This means your wardrobe, too.^[24]
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   Take a moment to yourself. Sometimes being tired has less to do with how much sleep you got and more to do with what you've been doing all day. The brain can only handle so much stimuli and sometimes being tired is its way of telling you that it needs a break.

   • Or just take a moment to do whatever the heck you want. A piece of dark chocolate, a moment with a book, a video game – whatever you want. If it makes you feel good, take a minute to do it. You'll be happier and feel better.

Part3

EditTaking Energizing Action

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   Stretch. You don't necessarily have to exercise to feel rejuvenated. Just stretching may do the trick. Grab the top (or sides) of a door frame and push your chest forward. Hold it for 30 seconds. Stretching out your core will bring more blood to your brain, energizing you.^[25]

   • If you're stuck at your desk, make it a point to get up regularly. This is an instance where your brain needs different stimulation to wake up. So get up off your chair, walk around, grab some water, and you may be able to hop back to it.^[26]
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   Exercise. Exercising is one of the most common ways to get energy flowing within you again. Though it may seem like the last thing you want to do right now, once you get out there, you'll feel better.^[27]

   • If you don't have enough energy to go out and exercise, do something small like jumping jacks, knee lifts, a few push-ups, or whatever suits you.^[28]
   • Or just go for a walk. Getting outside, getting some fresh air, and moving around will do you good.
   • Though it may the hardest to do, exercising in the morning can charge you for the entire day.^[29]
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   Start cleaning. A messy desk, kitchen, or home can be a serious drag. You may not realize it, but just being in that environment could wear you down. Even if it just means throwing a few papers into a folder, do it. One little step often leads to much bigger ones.^[30]

   • Imagine how good it'll feel to come home or to work to a clean space. You'll be happier to be where you and get energized just by being somewhere with such good chi. Even just a 15-minute effort can help you start seeing improvements.^[31]
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   Get outside for some vitamin D. Vitamin D can be found in supplements, but it's not really found in your diet. With a vitamin D deficiency, you'll feel lethargic and lazy. To get this nutrient, you'll need to get some much-needed sunlight. Throw open the windows or go walk the dog.^[32]

   • This is why areas that are wintery 24-7 have higher rates of Seasonal Affective Disorder. People become sadder and more withdrawn when there's no sunlight. If you live in an area that gets very little sun, or you work indoors all the time, consider getting a sun lamp that can up your body's levels of melatonin.^[33]
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   Put on your feel-good music. Turn on your music player and start making a playlist. It should be full of tunes that rev you up and make you feel good, inspiring you to move. If you have to, throw headphones on so as not to bother those around you. It'll take you out of the dull moment and get you into a more inspiring one.^[34]

   • Once in a while, we have to slow down. If you're not feeling energized because your life is so hectic, consider throwing on some classical music, or some slower instrumentals. You brain may then be able to slow down to normal speed, allowing your body the energy it needs.^[35]
     

How to Take Care of Your Skin (Face and Body)

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Your skin will have to last you a lifetime. You might as well take care of it as much as you can. Try these steps to pamper and maintain healthy skin.

EditSteps

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   Stay Hydrated. Water is an amazing beauty product. 8 glasses a day will give your skin a noticeable glow, and you'll feel much better in the process.
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   Exfoliate. For a home remedy, mix sugar and olive/almond/coconut oil (Whichever is available). Rub in circular motions over the body. Rinse thoroughly.
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   Bathe. For healthy, antioxidant-nourished skin, add at least 3 tea bags while the water is running for a bath. While you bask in this bath, take 2 of those tea bags and rest them on your eyes to avoid tiredness and puffiness.
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   Begin a skin regime. Make sure it consists of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing the face. The extra money will go to good use.
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   Shave the right way. Do it about 3 minutes after you've entered the shower (This will soften up hairs). Try shaving with water and foaming shaving gel instead of soap, since soap may dry the skin out when used for shaving.
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   Don't neglect the skin under your hair. To maintain a healthy scalp, apply Vaseline to it every few days. For a dry, flaky scalp or dandruff, apply apple cider vinegar and rinse out.
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   Slather on a rich body lotion after every shower/bath. Lotion with shea butter is amazingly moisturizing, not to mention it smells great.
   

How to Make Money With Affiliate Programs

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If you are like me, you've searched the Internet over and wasted lots of time and money with "get rich quick" businesses that turned out to be schemes. I've always wanted to start my own business that was LEGITIMATE and HONEST (and not a "pie in the sky" fairy tale). Well, I did it! I've officially started my own home business as an affiliate with SFI (Strong Future International). Here are some of the reasons why I decided to go with SFI:

* Their parent company has been around since 1985.

* It's free to get started.

* They're in over 200 countries worldwide.

* You can do everything from home on your computer.

* 24-hour support.

* Free training and free Website.

* They're growing rapidly and there's lots of money to be made.

There's nothing to lose and everything to gain here, including more time with your family and more money in your wallet. It's well worth looking at SFI and investing in your future with us. For more information, see  http://www.justins-sfi.com/

Using affiliate programs to make money can seem like a dream come true. You are promised a lot of money for helping sell products from the comfort of your own home. This may seem like a get-rich-quick scheme, but nothing comes easy. With hard work and dedication, however, you can build a solid source of side (or even main) income.

Method1

EditFinding Affiliate Programs

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   Understand affiliate marketing. Companies create affiliate programs to help push their products. When you become a program member—which is usually free—you can make links to promote the products on your website or another site. When people buy the products through your links, you will get a piece of the profits. As a member of an affiliate network, you can choose to promote any of several thousand products. It is possible to make up to 50–75% of the profit on each sale that results from your promotion.
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   Know what sets each program apart. Affiliate programs are everywhere online, and it can be hard to tell them apart. Each program distinguishes itself by the products it sells. Some affiliate programs only require you to post links; others will ask you to pay money to learn about how to sell the product you are selling. As the latter type of affiliate, you can make commissions by getting others to pay—by bringing other marketers into the fold. Be wary, however, of any program that asks you to pay.
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   Understand the usual pay models. There are a few ways that you can make money from online affiliate marketing:

   • Cost-per-click: you get paid a very low amount every time someone clicks from your content onto the advertiser’s site. This is good for high-traffic content.
   • Cost-per-lead: you get paid a low amount (but slightly more than cost-per-click) every time someone signs up or fills a form with the advertiser using a link from your content.
   • Cost-per-acquisition: you get paid a fixed or percentage-based commission every time someone buys from the advertiser using a link from your content. Cost-per-acquisition marketing is good for focused, high-quality content.
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   Choose an affiliate program. First, you must decide which affiliate program to join. Affiliate programs often have a theme, such as gardening or weight loss, and you should find a theme that interests you. Look for a network with a lot of product codes that are relevant to your topic. Consider networks like Commission Junction, LinkShare, ShareaSale, Clickbank, and Amazon. Remember, it isn't really about the network – it's about whether the network is relevant to the content of your website.

Method2

EditAffiliate Marketing on Your Blog or Website

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   Research a topic or niche. Choose a popular trend or market – something that a lot of people are searching for, and something that a lot of online readers will find interesting (See Google Trends).
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   Use the Google Keyword Research Tool to break down your chosen niche into more specific niches. Weight loss is a popular topic, but it is too broad. People want to lose weight for many reasons: vacations, weddings, summer, the new year, birthdays, and other special events. Choose a specific niche, such as "weight loss for summer" or "weight loss for weddings."
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   Consider the search volume for your chosen topic. Find out how many people are searching for that topic by running a web search for, say, "quick weight loss." The quotes will make your search specific, so that the only results will be sites that mention the exact phrase "quick weight loss." Your search engine should list the number of search results that turn up for your query. Try to find a topic that turns up fewer than 5,000 results.
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   Create a website about the topic that you have chosen. The key to succeeding with affiliate programs is to build a content-rich website with useful information built around a specific theme. Don't just lazily throw up a quick site or blog and string a bunch of affiliate links all over your pages. You have to start by building credibility, and the best way to do that is to write about something you know a lot about.

   • If you know a lot about the newest smartphones and tech products, try setting up a site that reviews and catalogs new products.
   • It's also a good idea to own the products you promote so that you can appear more credible to your audience.
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   Find affiliate codes and paste them into your site. Once your site is well-established and respected for its content, you can begin to link out to affiliate programs. Search the various affiliate networks and look for products that relate to the theme of your website. Grab the affiliate code from your account and paste it into your site. As people visit your site and click these links, you can begin earning money from the referrals in your articles.

   • Mention products in your articles or blog posts, and use the affiliate code to link out to each product. Use your articles to subtly convince readers that these products or services are worthwhile. Do not sell too hard.
   • Send out an email newsletter with product links. You can set up a pop-up that prompts visitors to your website to sign up for your newsletter.
   • Avoid sending out spam. If you send out daily newsletters or aggressive messages, your emails may be flagged by spam filters, and your visitors may even unsubscribe.
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   Avoid hard-selling. The key is to subtly recommend products and services that fit in with what you are writing about in your content. If you try to market your affiliate products too aggressively, you may mar the credibility of your site.

   • Try not to come off as a salesperson. Present yourself as a knowledgeable, trustworthy third-party reviewer. Readers can be wary of online marketing tactics, and they may be more likely to click links if they don't think you're trying to sell them anything. Let the interested folks click, and don't force anyone to click on the ad.

Method3

EditAffiliate Marketing Without a Website

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   Promote affiliate programs through article marketing. Write articles on a given product and find free places online to post them, such as review sites and article directories. Be sure to check if you are allowed to include an affiliate code link to the product you're promoting. Some sites only allow you to link out to a non-commercial website.

   • Use strategic keywords in your articles. Place links in the headline, the first few sentences, and throughout the body of the article to attract the search engines.
   • Research long-tail keywords to target. If you are selling a weight-loss product, the phrase "weight loss" will pair you with tons of competition. Instead, break your topic down into more specific phrases like "lose weight in two weeks" or "lose weight for wedding."
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   Locate online communities relevant to the affiliate you are promoting. This might include forums, discussion boards, chat rooms, and blogs. Post often on the forum, and build a good reputation among the community members. Once people trust your judgment, you can start to include affiliate links in your posts. Do not simply spam the forums with product codes. You should sprinkle the affiliate links within genuinely useful content.

   • Review member policies on every community website. Verify whether you are allowed to post affiliate links to a site. Some online communities may prohibit affiliate links and consider the links advertising spam.
   • Review your account settings on every website. If you belong to a forum or discussion group that requires you to register for an account, you may be able to take advantage of a signature box in which you can post affiliate links. You can choose to display the signature box each time you reply to or write a post on the website.
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   Write an e-book on a topic that is related to your affiliates. For example, if you team up with an affiliate that sells fitness equipment, you may want to write an e-book about different workout techniques that involve the fitness equipment. Embed affiliate links into sections of your e-book. For example, if your e-book is about fitness, you can write about the importance of wearing appropriate running shoes during your workout, then embed affiliate links for a specific brand of running shoes that you recommend to your readers.

   • Choose a topic you are knowledgeable about. You may earn more from your affiliates if readers gain value from the information you are providing.
   • Include affiliate banners and pictures within your e-book. Banners and pictures that contain affiliate links may catch the eye and draw clicks.