Put down that afternoon cup of coffee, or sugary treat and
stand up and get moving!!! Exercise
releases endorphins that make you happy and give you energy!!! (Anyone else suddenly picturing Legally
Blonde…..exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy and happy
people don’t kill their husbands LOL) But
seriously, if you are in a funk, have low energy and need a quick pick me up
stand up, go for a walk around the office, smile (ever hear the phrase “fake it
til you make it”?) If you walk around
with a smile your mood actually improves!!!
As far as boosting your energy….here are my tips (not all will work for
you but pick what does work!!) get outside for your lunch, simply being out in
the sunshine and fresh air will give a pick me up to get you through that mid
day lull. If you can, go for a walk
after you eat, don’t skip lunch to walk, food also gives you energy, you don’t
want to crash at 3pm. If you can’t get
outside, walk around the office, make sure you drink plenty of water and have a
healthy snack (greens juices are amazing for a boost as well as nutrients) J
Some more tips
-Stand up and take a big stretch!!! Stretching increases blood flow and oxygen to
the body, it’s a quick way to wake the body J
-Close your eyes really tight for about 30 seconds, take a
deep breath and open them (do it a few times)…..this is great to do if you are
sitting at a desk and can’t get up and move around….looking away from those
papers and computer screen even for 30 seconds can give you a boost.
-Green Tea….studies have shown that the small amounts of caffeine
in green tea can give you a boost without affecting your sleep cycle.
-Have lunch with a coworker, socialization with someone can
get you laughing and destress you. Don’t
go to lunch with Negative Nelly though, that will only pull you down
more!!!! Go with someone you enjoy
spending time with or would like to get to know….energy is contagious.
-Don’t sit still…..I know when we were kids our parents always
said “will you sit still”….sitting in one spot or position for too long
actually can make you drowsy!! Move, switch positions…..go ahead and fidget!!!! What helps me not sit still?? Drink water…..if you drink enough water, you
have to go to the bathroom, so you are gonna have to get up often!!!!
-And lastly please, please, please don’t skip meals!!!! When your body doesn’t get the nutrients it
needs it slows down……