Many people battle lack of energy everyday. Some drink 5 hour energy drinks around the clock to get their energy up, others turn to caffeinated drinks (sodas) while others spend their day at a coffee shop sipping lattes. This is not the healthy route to go to get your energy for your day. One thing most people need to examine in their lives is how much sleep are you getting? Are you burning the oil at both ends? If so its time to start checking into bed earlier. Below are some other tips to help you keep your energy throughout the day and avoiding the 3pm crash.
Energy Tips:
1. Drink a cup of green tea- Enjoy a pot of green tea around the mid-day crash instead of reaching for that 5 hour energy drink.
2. Grab a quick 10 minute workout- Take a break from your desk and enjoy a round of push-ups, squats, lunges, etc. This will help boost your energy and metabolism in the middle of the day.
3. Change your atmosphere- If you need to change your attitude or mindset move around. If your sitting- stand up, if your getting restless clap your hands, perform squats, or change what your looking at.
4. Laugh- Laughing boosts your blood pressure and your heart rate. So laughing a few times at a funny joke or watching a funny video will help boost your energy when you need a little pick me up!
5. Stretch- Stretching helps the sympathetic nervous system which in turns helps your entire body and mind feel energized.
6. Eat- Make sure your blood sugar is not running to low. Think about the last time you ate and what you ate. If it was not healthy and full of sugar you are probably coming down from a blood sugar crash. Make sure your keeping your metabolism steady by having an even dose of carbs, protein and fats.
Those are some quick tips for helping you beat the 3pm blues. If you want more information check out www.safiretraining.com for fitness tips and cutting edge workouts. Leave a comment below what is your favorite energy boosting tip!
In good health,
Andrea
