Is your workplace starting to leave you behind? The truth is, whether you’ve been working for two years or 52 years, it is easy to get into a rut and stay there.

Humans are creatures of habit, and the habits we develop can be difficult to break. It’s easier to stay in the same routines, activities and responsibilities that we’ve always done. Unfortunately, that attitude in business will get you nowhere. The people who excel in their careers are motivated, innovative and ready for new challenges.

If you are starting to experience a mental or physical slowdown at work, here are some tips to get your edge back. These strategies will help you find more energy and drive whether you are 29 or 99.

1. Get healthy. The number one way to age-proof your career is to take a closer look at your physical and mental condition. You can do that easily with a complete physical from your family doctor. How long has it been since your last checkup? That little ringing in your ears could be more serious than just a little hearing loss. Make it your priority to have regular physicals, and check for the diseases that may affect you more as you age, such as heart disease, or prostate and breast cancer.

2. Get moving. Are you feeling more sluggish and less energetic? It could be because you aren’t getting enough exercise. Many Americans have more sedentary lifestyles, not just at home with the TV but also at work. To keep your edge, you should spend at least a few days each week doing some sort of physical activity. Incorporate cardiovascular exercise (at least 30 minutes) and weight training (use free or stationary weights at least three times a week). Most importantly, cross train to do different cardio exercises that challenge your body and build a healthy heart.

3. Check your skills. Are you staying up to date with the skills in the industry? What about all the technology and tools out there? Are you on the leading edge? Or are you feeling frustrated by your lack of knowledge? Remember, it is fun to learn. Even if you don’t have time for long classes or weeks of training, you can still subscribe to your industry magazine, read up on the latest trends via e-mail or network at industry events.

4. Keep balanced. Are you spending too many lunch breaks trying to catch up on paperwork? Are those office e-mails eating into your vacation time? If so, you’re not alone. Many owners have a hard time separating their private lives from their work lives. We live in a 24-hour society. But that doesn’t mean we should do things that way. Staying balanced means spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying vacation time and knowing when to turn off the cell phone. By keeping your life balanced, you can actually get more done at work!

5. Learn to take a break. Taking a vacation these days can seem like a pipedream, but it’s important to take one every once in awhile. Some people blame the rising cost of fuel and airfare, while others simply can’t find the time. Stop with the excuses. Working non-stop and forgoing a vacation may make you feel like a hero at the office, but soon enough your body will protest and you will get burned out.

6. Take even a small break. If a week’s vacation isn’t in the cards, take a personal day or two away from the office. Use that time to relax at the spa, visit family or friends, take the kids to the beach or even just get some work done around the house. If a week in Europe is out of the picture, set up a vacation at home (a “staycation”) where you do personal errands or just put your feet up on the sofa.

7. Try something new. When we’re young, it seems so easy to pick up a new sport or hobby without thinking twice about whether we’ll be good at it. Take that same attitude and become fearless again. It’s important to have that attitude in the office, too. Strive to try something new and you may surprise yourself. If you’ve always wanted to start golfing, why not join that group from your company on the next visit to the driving range? Or you can take on a new responsibility or task in the office.

8. Stay connected. Are you good at keeping in touch with your friends, co-workers and relatives? Social connections are important for the contacts you make and the opportunities that you create, and they also keep your energy up. Without that interaction, you can start to feel deflated and unmotivated. People want to work with and be with people who are fun, outgoing, happy and energized.

9. Develop an attitude of gratitude. In other words, pass it on. You might be higher up on the pecking order at work, so wouldn’t it be nice to help someone at the lower end? You can mentor someone new at your company or volunteer at a local charity or non-profit organization. Every bit of positive energy you put out will come back to you in a big, positive way.

10. Think it and it will be. The laws of attraction really do work. Your mind and your thoughts attract the people you want, the career you want, the money you want, the love you want and life you want. So, start thinking about the things you’ve always wanted and start moving toward these goals with a positive attitude.

You can jump-start your life with these simple steps. It’s never too late to re-ignite your energy and drive, and feel great about you.