I read an interesting article recently about women and energy. One of the items highlighted in it had to do with your energy being zapped because of your wardrobe choices.
That didn't come as a big surprise to me. Most women I know, especially busy professional women, have more energy and are more confident when they feel comfortable and also feel that they look their best. This is often the result of favorite outfits that fit them well.
What did surprise me was what the article actually had to say about common professional outfits on energy levels - it wasn't at all what I expected.
It stated that women who tend to wear professional dress, such as slim skirts and heels, are more likely to have less energy. Why? Because, on average, they take 491 fewer steps throughout the day than women who wear more casual dress. This is less physical movement (even if you don't think of it as exercise) and that equates to lower real energy levels regardless of the confidence boost...yes, even on that day (not just over time although that is an impact, too!)
That isn't a green light to start schlepping - comfort and office fashion don't have to mutually exclusive. It does mean that putting just a little more thought into the various side effects of your wardrobe choices is well worth it. The more energy you have, the more able you will be able to keep up not only at work but also in the rest of your life. So, find a place in your day for more comfortable shoes - even if that means carrying your stilletos in a stylish bag to wear just around the office or for that big meeting. Or consider wearing fashionable pantsuits that look best with the latest styles of mid to low heels - and make you likely to walk more.
Who wouldn't want to make a change this easy to up that energy level?
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