Raise your vibe. You’ve heard it before: “He/she has such good energy.” Energy is expressed through vibration, and the more positive your energy, the higher your vibration. Here are four tips to raise your vibration level:

One:  Eat right. Foods high in alkalinity such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, soy, non-yeast breads and virgin olive oil heighten energy. Highly acidic foods such as flour-based cereals, meats, dairy and sugars lower energy, as do alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, sugar and virtually all artificial drugs, legal or otherwise.

Two: Become aware of the energy level of the music you listen to and the television you watch. Some rap music—filled with profanity and messages about killing, for example—drains energy. Seek music that has a more soothing impact on the soul. Also, reduce exposure to low-energy commercial television.

Three: Become aware of the energy levels of your home and office. Make your home and office a nurturing, cheerful, and peaceful environment. Photographs of love ones, scented candles, plants, and flowers, for example, can have positive effects.

Four: Become conscious of the energy levels of the people around you. People either give or rob you of energy. Choose to be close to those who empower you.