As the job market becomes more competitive due to corporate restructuring and outsourcing, it will take ever increasing amounts of energy to do what needs to be done to succeed in both your career and other areas of your life. Most people would agree that good health is synonymous with high energy and low energy is considered to be a symptom of poor health. That is why adopting a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining your energy at optimal levels.

The three habits discussed in this article, if practiced on a daily basis can ensure that you have the energy you need to soar straight to the top of your chosen career ladder.

Step One: Drink more water

Your body is 75% water. Your brain is 85% water. Your body needs lots of water to function properly. It is important to remember that your water supply must be replenished on a daily basis. It is a mistake to believe that you can fill-up on Monday and then bypass the water cooler for the remainder of the week. Ideally, each day you should drink 8 ounces of water for every 25 pounds of body weight. Coffee, tea and soft drinks can not be substituted for water. While it is true that these beverages have a high water content, they also contain caffeine and other chemicals that dehydrate your body. If you regularly consume large quantities of these beverages you should drink an additional 8 ounces of water for every 8 ounces of these beverages that you consume each day.

Step Two: Eat Lots of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Take a few minutes and make a list of everything you ate today that was not processed and that did not come out of a bag, box or can. Most people are surprised at how few items appear on their list. That