These
ten natural energy lifters are proven to work:
1. Snap open the curtains. A jolt of morning light –
scientists call it the dawn signal – activates special cells in your eyes that
send a wake-up call to your brain's internal clock.
2. Light up your brain at lunch too. Sitting beside a
sunny window for 30 minutes at midday makes you more awake.
3. Top off your tank. Drink a glass of water. Getting to
the point where you're just starting to feel thirsty can double your feelings
of fatigue.
4. Squeeze your hand or tap your head. Sounds crazy, but
do-it-yourself acupressure boosts alertness as effectively as a small cup of
coffee say University of Michigan researchers. Rap your knuckles a few times on
the top of your head, squeeze the fleshy pad between your thumb and first
finger, or massage the base of your skull and the front of your shins.
5. Have a salad and grilled chicken for lunch. High-fat
foods are likely to make you moodier and more tired by midafternoon than
lower-fat meals are, according to a British study. Digesting fat releases a
hormone called cholecystokinin which seems to provoke a brain drain.
6. Take a tea break. Black, green, and white teas all
contain the energizing amino acid theanine.
7. Catch a cat nap. Close your office door or slip out
to your car for a quick snooze.
8. Splash your face. If even a 20-minute nap leaves you
groggy, stop in the restroom and splash cool water on your face.
9. Turn on some tunes. Listening to music is one of the
most effective ways to change a bad mood, decrease tension, and increase
energy.
10. Get your exercise. Vigorous exercise can act like a
stimulant (which is a great daytime energizer), so schedule your workouts in
the morning or afternoon when you need a boost the most.
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