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Go Outside
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Laugh
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Take a Few Deep Breaths
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Straighten Up
6 Ways to Boost your Energy Throughout the Day
by Marisela Meraz
Have you ever experienced one of those days where time seems to drag on and on? We have all been there at some point or another—especially when we have a lot of work to do or catch up on. When we are low on energy, most likely we won’t follow through with what we have to do. However, there are a few simple ways you can boost your energy level the next time you are feel a bit sluggish and need to perk up midday.
1. Power Nap
If you are able to take a short break in between your workday, utilize that amount of time to your benefit by taking a power nap. Studies have shown that whether you nap for 10 or 20 minutes, it won’t affect how much sleep you get later on at night. Chances are that after taking that short power nap, you will feel more refreshed and clear-headed.
2. Go Outside
Spend your lunch break outdoors near a park or seating area. Invite a colleague to walk and talk before the next meeting of the day. Or take your work outside with you if you must and answer a few emails. Whichever you choose, it’s important to change up your environment after sitting in the same space all day.
3. Laugh
It may seem silly, but studies have shown that laughter is not only a stress-buster, but also an energy booster. So save that funny family reunion story to tell a friend over lunch or better yet, allow yourself the time to look up those funny online videos everyone’s been talking about.
4. Take a few deep breaths
Maybe you are having one of those days where nothing is going right and you want to silently scream into your pillow. The next time you are having one of those days, try sitting down and doing a few deep breaths to really focus on relaxing your body and your mind.
5. Listen to Music
Probably one of the easiest way to boost your energy level is to listen to music, preferably to music that has a fast beat. Give yourself those few minutes to zone out whatever it is that you are doing and enjoy the music.
6. Straighten up
If you are one to hunch or slouch over the computer screen, you will most likely feel the fatigue much earlier on in the day. By changing your posture alone—shoulders back, eyes facing straight ahead, and your lower back slightly arched—you will feel more energized throughout the rest of your day.
*Source: http://greatist.com/happiness/28-scientifically-proven-ways-boost-energy-instantly