Being restless is a common problem that is observed in many children, but it can also persist into adulthood, becoming a very difficult habit to eliminate. Although many studies show that people who are restless or who move a lot during the day have fewer weight problems than others, it is a behavior that interferes with work performance and social interactions of those affected. This article will tell you several ways to stop being restless.
Steps
Step 1. Find out under what circumstances you are more restless than usual
Do you become one while you are at work? Does it happen to you in the morning or in the afternoon? Which parts of your body are most hyperactive? Understanding how this behavior manifests itself and how it affects your life is the first step in trying to change it.
There are many causes of hyperactivity. Many people have excess energies, but there are ways to stop being restless and use these energies constructively
Step 2. Reduce your caffeine intake
- In offices where employees are provided with caffeine in quantity to increase their productivity thanks to the artificial increase in adrenaline levels in their bodies, people are seen tapping their fingers, playing with their pens or banging their legs.
- If you're consuming a very high amount of caffeine, slowly start cutting it down. Quitting too quickly causes withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches.
Step 3. Halve or decrease the number of cups of coffee you consume during the week
This will help you prevent withdrawal symptoms or headaches. Caffeine is a drug that causes spikes in your adrenaline levels, which your body gets used to. It may take a month to get rid of this addiction.
Step 4. Try drinking tea instead of coffee, it contains less caffeine
Step 5. Pay attention to your body after you have reduced your caffeine intake
Are you less restless? If not, consider these other tips.
Method 1 of 3: Part 1: Sugar Addiction
Step 1. Gradually reduce your sugar intake
Eating too much sugar creates energy peaks and troughs, leaving you wanting to ingest even more. During your energy spikes you are more restless
Step 2. To begin, substitute fruit for your sugary snacks, because fruit also contains sugar; this will help you gradually decrease the amount of sugar ingested
Step 3. Switch to vegetables after a week or two
Try carrots, peppers, and celery. They contain very low sugar levels and are healthy for your diet.
Method 2 of 3: Part 2: Increase Physical Activity
Step 1. Get more exercise by walking, jogging, swimming, biking, or any other activity you enjoy
Whether you are restless from sugar or caffeine, a good balance between getting enough sleep and physical activity is essential to stop being hyperactive.
Step 2. Do at least 30 minutes of physical exercise a day to increase your heart rate and drain excess energy from your body
Step 3. Instead of uselessly waving your arms and legs while at work or school, do isometric exercises:
they will help you stop fidgeting and strengthen your muscles.
- Put your hands on the abdomen. Press your palms together against each other and push gently. Keep them pressed for 3-10 seconds and repeat the exercise 10 times.
- Place your feet on the floor. Push against the floor for 3-10 seconds. Repeat the exercise until you feel tired; you will begin to fidget less.
- Never sit in the same seat for more than 30 minutes. In addition to being good for your back, walking a little and stretching during small breaks will ensure that your muscles exercise as much as they need and will reduce your hyperactivity.
Method 3 of 3: Part 3: Practice Yoga
Step 1. Do some research and sign up for a yoga class
- Try Karma Yoga or Vinyasa Yoga. They are great workouts and will teach you to stay still and stretch your muscles for a given period.
- At the end of each lesson, the instructor will ask you to stay still and relax your body. This pose is called "savasana" or "corpse pose".
- Practice this technique. Learning to clear your mind and staying still is an important skill.
- If you find that this yoga posture helps you stop being restless, try meditation while doing yoga or at home. Meditation helps you clear your mind while you remain still.
