Are you one of those people who runs out of energy in the afternoon and turns to junk food, more caffeine or sugar to give you a burst? As you could imagine, doing those types of things when your energy is running low is not the healthiest way to get back you energy. Fortunately, there are things you can do from the minute you wake up and continue throughout the day to maintain high energy levels and avoid an afternoon crash.
- Drink water as soon as you wake up
- Taking a sip of water first thing when you wake up helps get your digestive tract moving in the right direction and gives you a boost of energy. Keep a bottle of water next to your bed so it's easy to start hydrating as soon as you wake up.
- Exercise in the morning
- Although getting up early to work out is a tough thing to you, it is one of the best things you can do to stay energized. Even if mornings don't work for you, movement any time of the days helps with energy as well!
- Eat a high-quality breakfast
- Eating a breakfast with complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats will help keep you full and will fuel your body for a full day ahead.
- Don't hit snooze
- Hitting snooze makes it harder to get up and affects your energy levels for the rest of the day. Simply getting up at the first sound of your alarm will help regulate sleep patterns and make it easier to wake up on your own.
Afternoon
- Get some fresh air at lunch time
- Sitting at your desk or inside your workplace can make you feel drained and lacking energy. Stepping away for a quick walk and breath of fresh air will make you feel refreshed and ready to finish your day.
- De-clutter your work space
- Take a few minutes to clean things up and empty your inbox each day, so that you don't feel stressed or overwhelmed.
- Eat an energizing snack
- Rather than hitting up the vending machine or chocolate stash in the break room, keep so healthy, energizing snacks at your desk for an afternoon energy burst. Things such as nuts, vegetables, fruits and trail mix are great afternoon snacks that will keep your energy going.
Evening
- Skip the nightcap
- Even though a glass a wine or beer sounds refreshing and necessary at the end of a long day, it can actually affect your sleep and leave you feeling extra tired when you wake up.
- Turn off the electronics
- The lights from the TV, computer or tablet make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. So trade your screens for a book and allow your body to fall asleep without the extra blue light keeping you awake.
- Go to sleep
- Forgo the Netflix binge and extra chapters and just go to bed. When you are tired, listen to your body and give it the rest it needs and wants.
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