No energy Tons to do

I compile to-do lists too, and allot a certain amount of time to each task. Energy drinks don't agree with me I have to say. I used to be able to tolerate just about anything, but my system isn't what it was. Sometimes though I skip breakfast and lunch and drink lots of coffee and tea to fulfill important tasks, but it's not good for me. I hate not being able to get my daily tasks done. But for me energy comes and goes.

No, i've never taken those. But i'm also BIG on not taking ANY form of medicine. I have tried the energy drinks though and the only one that has worked for me is the Sobe NoFear. Its very carbonated and has a berry taste to it, it taste good, and best of all it actually works!! I run a ranch so believe me... I have my pantry STACKED FULL!! :) But its worth a shot!

This sounds like stress to me. :) Do you think it is possible to set aside that "to-do" list of yours and just relax and enjoy life for a change? You see, these to-do lists are the greatest stress producers in the entire world. A better method would be to make a list of all the things DONE at the end of the day and congratulate yourself and sleep in peace with a smile on your face. I have no to-do lists. What I can't do today is done tomorrow. ;) Cheers and happy mylotting

I have drank the energy drinks before, they usually contain vitamin B. I would suggest trying a vitamin B complex. I take this daily. I hate it when the to do list gets to overwhelming to handle. Maybe if you broke it down into days instead of an ongoing to do list it won't feel as overwhelming. I go back and forth from the written list to the list I keep in my head. I haven't had a written list in awhile, though it does help show accomplishment.

I have bought them before. Only a few times. They do seem to help a little bit. They are not something I buy normally. My sister takes those 5 hour energy drinks. They have a ton of vitamins in them. She swears by them.

The seemingly-neverending-to-do-list syndrome, eh..? Yes, I could very well sympathize with that. I have never tried any energy drink or pills beyond your usual over-the-counter multivitamins. As for side-effects, well I've heard from some of my classmates in college (energy drinks were the "in" thing then) that energy drinks tend to give you sudden boosts of energy but then, when the drink wears off, you'd feel a couple of times more exhausted than you would've been otherwise. If you haven't experienced anything like that, well, then, good for you. Just remember to take things in moderation and take care not to become too dependent on those things. Oh, and as for your question about what I do when my to-do list gets too long to deal with..? Well, I usually take a break, go for a walk, have coffee with a friend. Relax. Don't be too hard on yourself. =)

You are obviously a high-energy person, anyhow. I admire your drive. I am not familiar with Stacker 3s, but I'm curious. I couldn't say you are wrong because I cherish the caffein in my coffee, of which I drink plenty. Just be mindful of your health. The other thing about boosters, is to see weigh the after-effects. Besides, gardening is physical work and takes a lot of energy. When you do finally get to sit down, you probably feel like crashing. I know how you feel, and I don't even have a garden. djbtol

i don't think it is wrong of you as long as you don't become to reliant on them which from the sounds of it you are not. I usually just add som coffee in my day when things are too overwhelming I don't have caffiene on a regular basis so this helps. I don't drink sodas so my caffiene intake on most months is zero so coffee still works for me. I know how you feel though I have so much on my plate this week that I have not stayed home one day at all. Everyday I have had to go do something. Monday it was class, tuesday it was the vet, wednesday it was class,home depot and groceries, today it is bloodwork for daughter and walmart again and kmart, tomorrow it is a make up class that Fay got cancelled. I refuse to go anywhere on saturday I REFUSE!! Next week the cinders will be delivered on monday so that will be hard labor day (literally on labor day!!) then tuesday is my daughter's neurology appt. Hopeflly after that we won't have to see him again and then it is just her regular dr. in september. I am hoping and praying that nothing serious comes of this health crisis so we can get past this and back to normal well what passes for normal.

Well, I can't really critisize you much over the pills...my habits when my life gets like this (which often) aren't a ton a better ^_^' See me, when I have a ton to do...no time for alot of rest, relaxation, sleep...I go without all of those things. And while I can't do it nearly as well I used to be able to do it when I was younger, I can still keep it up for a decent chunk of time. See? Not very healthy. And I do this on willpower...it's something I learned at a young age, because I can hardly remember a time without a ton of responsibilities on me. It does nothing to help keep up my efficiency, and it doesn't help me function as a person. But when I -have- to get things done, then I'll go the distance it takes to get it done. So I get it Faith, I really do. I can't be an advocate for the "By God I will do this no matter what it costs me" thing when it comes to this though, so let me just say this; Try to take care of yourself, huh dearie? Sometimes all the things that need doing aren't worth sacrificing your ability to get some rest.

I am more the Mountain dew guy. One thing I know is true. In life there is always more that needs done. The problem with keeping going is that eventually your body will let you know that enough is enough. So ask yourself...Is the garden worth your well being? Are you crafts worth your well being? Of all the things that "need" done, is it worth your wellbeing. My wife quoted something to me the other day. What does the word busy mean? B. Being U. Under S. Satans Y. Yoke God says to take HIS yoke upon you. For His yoke is easy and His burden is light. This is an easy way to measure whether the yoke you are under is Gods or Satans. If the yoke is heavy and hard to carry it is not God. Not that God will make your life easy and perfect, but He will give you strength to handle it. If what you are "Doing" is drawing you away from your relationship with Him then it is definatly not of God. If you are doing these things out of concern for your financial well being ask yourself "Who is my source?" Is your job your source? Are the crafts your source? How about the eggs or the animals, are they your source. Or is God your source? If all else failed who would you rely on. Jesus put it this way "Seek FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness...Then all these THINGS will be added to you." Basically when my list gets to long, instead of figuring out to get it all done I stop and ask God "What is important for me to do?" Then allow His holy Spirit to guide you. He may have you cut some things that are not needed. Thanks for the great discussion. Here is a trust worthy statement:

As women it seems like we always have some kind of list or routine to attend to. I have personally never really turned to any quick fix pill to keep my energy going. I think you should be careful about those things. I guess as long as you take the pills with moderation. It is understandable that you need to stay on your toes and it can be a struggle sometimes.

I am not 100% sure. Are those Stacker 3s, like a caffiene pill? If yes, I would watch for my heart racing if I were you. I wish that you had more help so that you can get everything done that you need to do! I will pray for you. Let us know if you were able to get everything done on time.. I really do not like times like these, when so much needs done,a nd there just is not enough time to do it all..

I'll take caffeine if I have to, and that is turning out to be more often than I thought, but one thing to just look at is do you really not have time? Maybe efficient time management is what you really just need to do better? I know sometimes people really don't have time, but it may just mean you need to reorganize how you do things. I'm also not a fan of energy drinks or pills. My experiences have been crashes for some of them, and otherwise, I don't think they are supposed to be good for you. Anyways, it can really help just to step back, take a deep breath, and maybe you'll even find you get more done if you take a little bit of "me" time to relax.

I understand your pain, it seems like it not enough hours in a day to do what needs to be done to get by. I am fighting with time constantly. I just can't find enough time to do homework, work, take care of my 8 month old son, and be sure that my husband is happy without being stressed. Even though I have tones of things to do I have yet to take a energy drink or pill, don't get me wrong I am not saying that you shouldn't. When I can't seem to wake up or be energized I grab a cup of coffee and put tones of sugar in it. It's nasty as hell but it does the job for me for a good long while.

You sound like me, in that you feel more worthy or something when there is a long list of things to accomplish. From your list, I see things that are not "necessary," but only things you like to do. Why not work on paring down your list? It's hard for those of us who are compulsive "doers," but it's worth the effort to prioritize and eliminate those things that can be eliminated. I tell myself that it's temporary, that I can start those things up again later and that helps. Energy drinks, pills or whatever, are not good for you and will eventually make you more tired and overwhelmed than you feel now. That won't get you anywhere, will it?

Yes, this is a busy life I get out of my job early but there is always a lot things to so before I get back home. I end up arriving home almost 3 hours later. I use some B-12 vitamin supplement to get ready for next day.

I am a great coffee drinker when I need a lot of energy. I never did try an energy drink because usually they contain sodium and I do not like it that much, and besides I am almost on the border line for high blood pressure, and that might put me over it. I do hope you did get it all done. I mean I would collapse doing half the things you do.

I have never heard of Stackers. In my country what we have is Red Bull. or something along chinese herbal medicine lines, is what we call Essence of Chicken. it's this bitter black drink that comes in little glass bottles that is supposed to give you an extra boost of energy. Children taking exams down a tiny bottle on the morning itself. and pregnant women down two bottles before going to the hospital to deliver. And working folks who are very tired down a bottle when they need to work through the night. yesterday i got 279 emails in my work inbox. amazing. but I managed to go through everything by the grace of God. hope you feel better and more on top of things today dear!

I feel the same way too but I really don't like taking energy drinks. Maybe it's all about scheduling our priorities rather than prioritizing our schedules. I hope you get all the things needed done.

Nodoze = 1 cup of coffee if you are looking for a pill to take a recommend that one. All of the warnings are listed on the bottle. I felt no side effects while on the pill but side effects are a case to case basis as far as I'm concerned. They sell a cheaper brand at costco that my friend let me try one night (we were pulling an all nighter lol) and it worked great I don't know the name though it was a yellow round tablet -- the pharmacist could most likely tell you. I don't think people tend to get addicted to caffeine pills. If you need to take one every morning to get you going, then I insist you stop its horrible for your heart... Every now and then is ok. If nothing else try eating more fish. The omega-3's may give you a boost. Or alternatively take a one-a-day vitamin with your morning meals. Sometimes the reason we lack energy is because our diets for our busy lives just don't provide sufficient nutrients for the work load.