We all want a bit more spark in the tank, yet most people are working off old beliefs that quietly drain their energy rather than support it. So here are ten of the biggest myths I hear every week, along with what is actually going on underneath them.
Grab a cuppa and have a read.
Myth 1: More coffee means more energy
Coffee gives you a quick lift, but it does not create energy, it simply blocks the signals that tell you that you are tired. The trouble is the spike is always followed by the slump, and the cycle repeats until you are wired, tired, and wondering why your sleep has gone down the drain.
Real energy comes from regular meals, hydration, movement, and sleep that actually restores you, not from your fifth long black of the day.
Myth 2: Low energy is a willpower issue
Many people think they are lacking discipline when really their physiology is trying to protect them. High stress, poor recovery, and long periods of overload slow the system down on purpose. It is not weakness, it is survival.
When you support your body rather than fight it, energy improves far quicker than trying to grind through it.
Myth 3: Harder training equals higher energy
There is a sweet spot with exercise. Training is meant to build you up, not break you down. Constantly smashing yourself might feel good in the moment, but it exhausts your nervous system over time. Consistency with sensible programming usually wins.
Think of training as something that should support your life, not flatten you for the rest of the day.
Myth 4: Carbs make you tired
Carbs are your quickest fuel source. If you feel sleepy after eating them, it is usually about the size of the meal, the timing, or what is going on with your stress levels, not the carbs themselves.
Balanced meals give your body something reliable to run on. Removing entire food groups does the opposite.
Myth 5: Supplements are the solution
Supplements are fine as gap fillers, but they do not replace the basics. If your food, sleep, and recovery are not in a good place, no capsule is going to lift your energy for long.
Start with the foundation habits. They will move the needle far more than any powder or pill.
Myth 6: More hours in bed will fix everything
Sleep quantity matters, but sleep quality and consistency matter more. Eight hours of broken sleep is still broken sleep. Stress, screens, late caffeine, and erratic bedtimes all chip away at the quality of your rest.
Small changes make a big difference here, and you usually feel the benefit within a week or two.
Myth 7: Busyness equals productivity
Running from one thing to the next feels productive, but the constant chopping and changing drains your attention, spikes stress hormones, and leaves you exhausted. You end up doing more but achieving less.
Protecting focus and reducing friction across your day does far more for your energy than simply being busy.
Myth 8: You should power through the afternoon slump
The slump is a signal. Your brain is asking for a reset, not a punishment. When you ignore it, your output drops, your patience drops, and your fatigue increases.
A two minute walk, some water, or a quick reset away from screens often lifts your afternoon far better than another hour of pushing through.
Myth 9: Eating less will help you feel lighter and more energetic
Your body cannot run on fumes. Under eating slows everything down, including mood, focus, and training performance. Many people mistake low food intake for discipline, when it is actually one of the biggest energy killers.
Fuel consistently and watch your energy stabilise.
Myth 10: Rest days are lazy days
Rest is not an indulgence, it is the part of the cycle where your body actually rebuilds. Without it, the system never fully resets and you end up living in a constant half recovered state.
Planned rest will usually improve your training, your focus, and your overall energy across the week.
If you want help lifting your energy in a simple, sustainable way, book a chat and we can look at what will work best for your lifestyle.
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