Feeling Like a Walking Zombie? - From burnout to "zoom zoom"

Ever wake up feeling just as exhausted as when you went to bed? Like you literally just laid your head on the pillow and now your alarm is blaring in your ears; and no matter how much coffee you drink, it’s like you’re running on fumes. If you’ve been wondering, “What happened to my energy?”—you’re not alone.

Energy crashes in midlife are real (thank you, hormones). But here’s some sweet news—you don’t need a drastic overhaul to start feeling a little more energetic. Small, smart shifts can make all the difference. Come on! It's time to put a little 'pep in your step.' 

Let’s break it down.

Why Are You So Tired All the Time?

Your body is going through some serious changes, and a few key culprits are draining your energy:

✅ Hormonal Shifts – Estrogen and progesterone are rollercoastering (is that even a word?! lol), throwing off your metabolism and energy regulation.

✅ Cortisol Overload – Chronic stress = constant fight-or-flight mode = pure exhaustion.

✅ Blood Sugar Spikes and Crashes – The carb-heavy, caffeine-fueled diet isn’t helping.

✅ Poor Sleep Quality – Hot flashes, night sweats, and mental overload steal your deep sleep.

✅ Nutrient Deficiencies – Low magnesium, B12, and iron can zap your stamina.

3 Easy Ways to Boost Energy (That Take Less Than 5 Minutes)

🧨Fix Your Afternoon Slump with Protein & Pause
Mistake: Skipping meals, relying on caffeine, and grabbing sugar-heavy snacks.
Fix: Prioritize protein at breakfast and lunch (eggs, nuts, Greek yogurt) to stabilize blood sugar.

Quick Action: Add one protein source to your next meal.
Why it matters: Stabilized blood sugar = steady energy, fewer crashes.

🧨Break the Overthinking Cycle with a 2-Minute Reset
Mistake: Overanalyzing every decision and staying in high-stress mode.
Fix: Breathe in for 4 sec, hold for 4, exhale for 8. Repeat 3x. (Box breathing 🔲)
 

Quick Action: Do this when stress hits or before switching tasks.
Why it matters: Reduces cortisol and calms the nervous system fast.

🧨 Move (Even Just for 5 Minutes!)
Mistake: Thinking if you can’t do a full workout, it’s not worth doing anything.
Fix: Set a 5-minute movement goal—walk, stretch, or dance to one song.

Quick Action: Pick one movement and do it now. (seriously! This song really gets me moving- Adventure of a Lifetime by Coldplay
Why it matters: Motion boosts circulation, metabolism, and mental clarity.

✨ Bonus Tip: The “Sunlight Wake-Up Trick”

Start your morning by stepping outside for 5 minutes of sunlight exposure. It helps reset your circadian rhythm, boosts serotonin, and helps regulate energy levels naturally.

🚀 Ready for a deeper dive? Download my Free Energy Tune-Up Tracker to pinpoint what’s draining you and what to fix. [Grab it here!]