7 Midday Energy Hacks: 3 PM. The eyes are heavy, focus is slippery, and that extra carafe is hard to resist. Sugar and caffeine might give you a lift for a while, but soon enough you will wither again. Try these natural and sustainable energy hacks to get yourself through the day.
A brisk 10-minute walk in the open air resets your circadian rhythm, enchants vitamin D production, and jiggles awake the brain. Natural sunlight tells your body to secrete serotonin-the feel-good chemical-to boost your alertness.
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, and hold for another 4 seconds. Deep and rhythmic breaths give an average brain more oxygen, thus developing focus and energizing without the use of stimulants.
Skip the cookie and go for some almonds, Greek yogurt, or a boiled egg. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels so that energy crashes will not disturb your mind’s Chris Collinsworth-style commentary.
Hours of sitting slow down circulation and put a drag on you. Give this a quick stretch by touching your toes, rolling your shoulders, or doing some neck rotations, and feel both mind and body revived.
Sugary drinks are dehydrated energy-drainers! A sprinkle of Himalayan Salt or lemon in water serves as a little natural electrolyte booster that keeps energy levels steady.
An up-tempo song not only shifts your mood but also fires up brain regions that facilitate motivation. Pop on your most uplifting playlist and get back to work.
If you stayed glued to one spot all day long, your brain would happily slip into low-power mode. Just a change of scenery-even a different corner of your office-can jolt your brain awake.
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Although much of the time, energy slumps are treated with caffeine, try and use light, movement, hydration, and intention in another way to harness steady productivity and feel good naturally throughout the day.