Our thoughts and emotions affect our bodies—and our energy levels.
Chemicals called neuropeptides are produced every time we have a thought or feeling—and the type of neuropeptides depends on the “quality of thought or feeling,” according to Deepak Chopra, M.D., in his book Boundless Energy, targeted to those with chronic fatigue. Neuropeptide receptors extend beyond the brain and nervous system, and have been found throughout the digestive system, the heart, the lungs, kidneys and in the immune system. “This indicates that neuropeptides have a powerful effect on all physiological processes, including energy production and immunity,” Chopra states. In other words, our thoughts and emotions affect our bodies.
What we take in—what we read, watch, listen to—and whom we spend time with affects our thoughts and emotions, and also our energy levels. After spending too much time with certain people in my life or thinking about something that angered me, I often need a nap. To stay healthy and energized, I try to carefully choose what I read, watch and listen to, and regulate how much time I spend with energy-zapping tasks and people in my life.
What we take in—what we read, watch, listen to—and whom we spend time with affects our thoughts and emotions, and also our energy levels. After spending too much time with certain people in my life or thinking about something that angered me, I often need a nap. To stay healthy and energized, I try to carefully choose what I read, watch and listen to, and regulate how much time I spend with energy-zapping tasks and people in my life.
What are you “taking in”? How does what you read, watch and listen to—and whom you spend time with—affect your thoughts and emotions? What steps can you take to boost your energy?
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