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How to Boost Your Physical and Mental Energy
Wouldn't it be great if you could wake up every morning with an unending reserve of energy? Get a step-by-step guide and toolkit that will spark your life with a jolt of vitality. It's not just a list of "superfoods" or trendy exercises; the course takes a rigorous scientific approach to human vitality. Energy is a limited resource; learn to allocate yours in the best way possible to make the most of each day.
7 pages, Audible Audio
Published January 1, 2015
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September 4, 2022
It was light but lovely.
July 20, 2019
Probably didn't need to be more than a few pages. The audio version included a lot of meditation and breathing exercises.
Gives you a few ways that can make you improve your energy. There are 1000's of books like this and numerous people making millions preaching this to companies.
Kinda obvious, nothing new nor useful.
Eat well, sleep, exercise, enjoy yourself, find a job you like, breathe properly, be kind to others (friendship and sociability is apparently very important).
Generally, these books are quite depressing. They tell you to accept your situation and do nothing to change it. Just make the best of your sad life.
Go do something. Change the world. In whatever way you can. There is nothing useful about saying continually accept being beaten down by society and its corrupt inequalities. There are many moral ways to change the world, both legal and illegal. If you don't have any social critique and just accept what you face, you don't need energy. Your kids/family/jobs can be taken care of by others. Do something outside that circle.
Gives you a few ways that can make you improve your energy. There are 1000's of books like this and numerous people making millions preaching this to companies.
Kinda obvious, nothing new nor useful.
Eat well, sleep, exercise, enjoy yourself, find a job you like, breathe properly, be kind to others (friendship and sociability is apparently very important).
Generally, these books are quite depressing. They tell you to accept your situation and do nothing to change it. Just make the best of your sad life.
Go do something. Change the world. In whatever way you can. There is nothing useful about saying continually accept being beaten down by society and its corrupt inequalities. There are many moral ways to change the world, both legal and illegal. If you don't have any social critique and just accept what you face, you don't need energy. Your kids/family/jobs can be taken care of by others. Do something outside that circle.
February 11, 2021
I love these great courses audiobooks offered by my local library. They are so underrated compared to other hyped up self help books! This one was AMAZING. I don’t think I have put this many tabs in a book since reading “The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. This one is going on the favorites shelf and I will probably register to it multiple times each year. (At least my tabbed parts, anyway) but yeah. Super helpful and well researched.
February 7, 2017
The course was comprehensive, covering all aspects that I can think of. It also covers mindfulness and meditation which I was not interested in. For the rest of the topics, there was nothing new that I did not already know. It is still a great refresher for me.
June 3, 2020
Uff, I didn't expect this. Rather wishy washy for TTC standards
October 5, 2019
3.5 if I could do half stars.
It would be easy to say that most of the material presented is common sense. Probably, but most of us don't do half of what we know we should and so the material serves as a good reminder of some practical suggestions backed by a whole lot of facts/figures of what research on wellness is discovering about such things as sleep (get some), eating (pay attention to the why and how as much as the what), and exercise (doing stuff you hate isn't helpful, so find some you like). Sometimes it's good to be reminded that we don't have to do things that make us miserable, that social media is optional rather than obligatory, and that it's perfectly fine NOT to multitask or say "no" to things.
So, it's not rocket science -- although Great Courses has a couple of offerings on that topic -- but it is a good reminder that we have more control over how we spend our energy and choose to spend our time than we sometimes admit.
It would be easy to say that most of the material presented is common sense. Probably, but most of us don't do half of what we know we should and so the material serves as a good reminder of some practical suggestions backed by a whole lot of facts/figures of what research on wellness is discovering about such things as sleep (get some), eating (pay attention to the why and how as much as the what), and exercise (doing stuff you hate isn't helpful, so find some you like). Sometimes it's good to be reminded that we don't have to do things that make us miserable, that social media is optional rather than obligatory, and that it's perfectly fine NOT to multitask or say "no" to things.
So, it's not rocket science -- although Great Courses has a couple of offerings on that topic -- but it is a good reminder that we have more control over how we spend our energy and choose to spend our time than we sometimes admit.
September 8, 2019
Incredible.
Bonura laid out these lectures in easily digestible segments. I found myself taking notes, and nodding my head with my own research I've done. (Always love seeing Barbara Frederickson sited in other books)
I listened to the book, and there was an extra depth in the experience that I highly recommend. She gives examples of how music can help with energy, and even gives examples of breathing exercises.
If you want a reminder that as a human you need to take care of yourself, then this book is for you. It's easy to accept that a life filled with coffee and candy, to try to keep you pumped, is normal. Bonura crafts lessons that take the age old ways and breaks it down into digestible ways to improve your life.
Warning: Just because it's easy to understand, doesn't mean it's easy to do.
Bonura laid out these lectures in easily digestible segments. I found myself taking notes, and nodding my head with my own research I've done. (Always love seeing Barbara Frederickson sited in other books)
I listened to the book, and there was an extra depth in the experience that I highly recommend. She gives examples of how music can help with energy, and even gives examples of breathing exercises.
If you want a reminder that as a human you need to take care of yourself, then this book is for you. It's easy to accept that a life filled with coffee and candy, to try to keep you pumped, is normal. Bonura crafts lessons that take the age old ways and breaks it down into digestible ways to improve your life.
Warning: Just because it's easy to understand, doesn't mean it's easy to do.
December 23, 2024
An earlier review mentions that this author has "cherry picked" her studies - this is exactly what my problem was. I was in full agreement on most of the things discussed, but I started to become more and more wary of the supposed studies cited, and I became quite annoyed every time an alleged causation was given to explain various findings. Either be scientific or don't. You can't be both. Not if you want to be taken seriously and your ideas and opinions respected anyway.
I did like the book, and I liked the author most of the time. I just wish it could have been better backed up.
(I really don't like saying this about a book written by a female author. We have enough stacked against us as it is)
I did like the book, and I liked the author most of the time. I just wish it could have been better backed up.
(I really don't like saying this about a book written by a female author. We have enough stacked against us as it is)
June 20, 2019
How to Boost Your Physical and Mental Energy by Dr. Kimberlee Bethany Bonura
Dr. Benura covers many different ways to improve one’s energy. Although there were a lot of suggestions that I was familiar with already, I still found ideas that have helped me.
The breath work has improved the oxygen levels in my system. I did not know that water could help give you energy. I tried it, and it works for me. Dr. Bonura covers meditation, nutrition, emotions, and relationships. I was educated with the many negative aspects of sugar. She demonstrates breathing and meditation exercises, and allows you to practice the exercises with her.
Dr. Benura covers many different ways to improve one’s energy. Although there were a lot of suggestions that I was familiar with already, I still found ideas that have helped me.
The breath work has improved the oxygen levels in my system. I did not know that water could help give you energy. I tried it, and it works for me. Dr. Bonura covers meditation, nutrition, emotions, and relationships. I was educated with the many negative aspects of sugar. She demonstrates breathing and meditation exercises, and allows you to practice the exercises with her.
September 10, 2018
4 stars for the information
2 stars for the presentation
A summary of most previous reviews are the usually ego-boosting: "stuff I already knew" and "common sense". If you were doing all of these suggestions, you probably wouldn't be listening to this course. It's good material, even if it isn't exactly mind-blowing.
At least 25% of the audiobook consists of guided meditation and other routines. For someone who listens to audiobook while driving or otherwise on the move, this isn't practical. However, it did send me to a series of apps to try based on her info.
2 stars for the presentation
A summary of most previous reviews are the usually ego-boosting: "stuff I already knew" and "common sense". If you were doing all of these suggestions, you probably wouldn't be listening to this course. It's good material, even if it isn't exactly mind-blowing.
At least 25% of the audiobook consists of guided meditation and other routines. For someone who listens to audiobook while driving or otherwise on the move, this isn't practical. However, it did send me to a series of apps to try based on her info.
July 1, 2024
The information was accurate, but if you’re looking for a quick fix, this isn’t it. The basic information is manage your circadian rhythm, get up and get exposure to sunlight and green spaces if you can, exercise, use deep breathing, eat healthy, and make sure to get enough sleep. Meditation can help. Keep your caffeine level to a minimum and only in the morning. reduce your stress. There are exercises to do at the end of every chapter, including some yoga and breathing exercises, both of which could help with stress.
November 21, 2017
This is really everything your mother told you-eat right, sleep and surround yourself with good people. In addition there is mindfulness, breathing and playfulness. All things we know are good for us but don't always manage to do. Each section is supported by scientific studies but no surprises here.
March 3, 2023
This book was interesting and informative at times. There are a number of key points I will put into my box of life skills. But … at times … it was dragging. Perhaps it was just me and my mood in the moment. But I was attracted to the book based on the title. It gets a 3* since I was disappointed that I did not learn anything new to boost my energy. Let me be clear. The book does have a number of suggestions and the science behind the thoughts. However, I am already doing the things suggested in the book (most of the time).
When I look at the list of quotes I pulled from the book I think perhaps I judge it too harshly. One example of a favorite quote was, "Focus on who we are, what can do and the value we bring to world. Our energy focused in this directions help us to feel stronger, more energetic, and more competent." This is something I currently do. But this book gives more of the science behind why it works.
Final comment in favor of this book (really think I should change my rating to a 4*), is the discussion of social media. It is Lesson 5 which is a stand-alone 5* discussion and perhaps is the reason you should read this book. In fact, as I write, I might pick up this book again just to read this lesson. It is not lost on me that someone will read this review on an app or social media. But let me share this quote from the book. "What we get from others online is contagious. Both from the good and the bad." I'll let you read and learn the rest. But don't be surprised if I reference this material in our next face to face conversation.
After writing this review, I am reconsidering my 3*. Only I have rated some really good books 4*… so you read and judge for yourself. Tell me what you think of it.
When I look at the list of quotes I pulled from the book I think perhaps I judge it too harshly. One example of a favorite quote was, "Focus on who we are, what can do and the value we bring to world. Our energy focused in this directions help us to feel stronger, more energetic, and more competent." This is something I currently do. But this book gives more of the science behind why it works.
Final comment in favor of this book (really think I should change my rating to a 4*), is the discussion of social media. It is Lesson 5 which is a stand-alone 5* discussion and perhaps is the reason you should read this book. In fact, as I write, I might pick up this book again just to read this lesson. It is not lost on me that someone will read this review on an app or social media. But let me share this quote from the book. "What we get from others online is contagious. Both from the good and the bad." I'll let you read and learn the rest. But don't be surprised if I reference this material in our next face to face conversation.
After writing this review, I am reconsidering my 3*. Only I have rated some really good books 4*… so you read and judge for yourself. Tell me what you think of it.
February 28, 2023
The way to more energy is to sleep well, eat well, exercise, meditate, be present, be mindful, be social and enjoy your work or find a work you love...play and have fun. And sleep.
It was a good reminder of all these things
It was a good reminder of all these things
September 6, 2023
While the book has some great points and some useful practices, these not new and many s"studies" the author cited are cherry picking. If you know and take that the author has cherry picked studies to fit the book's goals and you accept that then this is 4.
July 21, 2020
Nothing ground shattering, but over all really good.
February 24, 2021
Excellent advice and easy to listen.
October 7, 2021
I have read multiple self help books on this topic. This was a comprehensive list of everything you need to know in a no-nonsense format.
February 20, 2022
This series of lectures has sone good content despite the presenter’s infatuation with measured breathing.
August 7, 2025
So much great information!
August 17, 2025
a bit of cherry picking thoughout but overall, it's the basics, a good place to start if you were neglected as a child and never learned to care for yourself
March 5, 2017
Common sense
July 6, 2016
The author covers all the bases. There is a heavy emphasis on mindfulness which some people might find too intense.
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