So
you've woke up on the wrong side of the bed and are lacking in energy
but its only 10am! Coffee is your best friend but it simply isn't
cutting your sleepy brain from keeping motivated, what do you do? Here
are some simple ways to boost your energy and get you through the day
without cheekily turning to the caffeine or energy drinks.
Healthy Diet | I
know I know, I wrote the dreading words 'healthy' and 'diet' in the
same sentence, but bare with me on this one. It's a known fact that if
you are eating unhealthy foods frequently and not getting enough of the
good vitamins your body will feel drained and you're likely to get
fatigued quicker. Some foods that are full of energy that I eat are
fruit (bananas, apples), nuts and chia seeds. I find this website* really useful for finding out what foods are good for you, so easy to read and layered out nicely.
Don't Skip Breakfast| Following
on from the first tip but skipping a meal can have a huge effect on
your body as well as your mind. I am one of those people who wake up and
have to eat my breakfast even if I am hungover or ill, it's such an
important meal to kick start your day. If I do skip my breakfast my body
doesn't feel as ready for the day ahead so it is always important to
have breakfast, even if it is just a bit of fruit or a GoAhead bar.
Wonder Around | Rather
than me bore you with the typical, apparent go do some exercise why not
just go for a walk. Especially if you have spent the day glued to a
computer it is nice to take half an hour out and go for a nice walk
around the block. Going for a walk or exercising in general allows your
body to feel a lot more awake and you will find the more you do it the
longer your body has energy. Since I joined the gym my body never feels
the need to take an afternoon nap.
Stress Less | It
is a known fact that stress can allow you to feel a lot
more tiresome so it is wise to try and avoid it. If I feel like I am
getting stressed I like to just take 5 minutes out and breathe or if I
am at home I have a nice bath and switch off the internet for a little
while. Very important to keep a clear, open mind.
Drink Plenty of Water | Another
obvious one but something we all tend to forget at times but it is
incredibly important to drink water everyday. I always try to drink at
least 2 litres a day and I must admit fresh cold water has such an
effect on my body for keeping motivated and energetic.