How do you increase your energy?

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If you are having a mid afternoon slump or just a tired day does anything work for you to perk yourself up? It’s at times like this I wish I drank coffee!!

I struggle too always between 2.30/3pm to around 7pm. Drives me mad, I've tried caffeine, no caffeine, excerise, fresh air still can't find anything that works.

Nap

A walk around the block. If I’m too tired for a walk, then a nap.

I do find that if I force myself out for a walk, I come back feeling energised.

Berrocca is good

Work needs. Going outside for the sunlight. Sugar (just be careful there that you don't fall into the slump later). Exercise to get your heartrate going. Hydration.

But mostly, it's about a healthy lifestyle.

I had much more energy when I didn't really drink alcohol apart from the very odd glass once a month, stuck to one dose of caffeine (mine are energy drinks, but can be coffee), walked everywhere, exercised regularly and stuck to a decent sleep schedule.

It also helps doing anything out of your normal routine, so find a new hobby, new people, do anything at all different and you will feel less tired.

A can of Coke if I can’t do some exercise.

Bugger all the woo woo nonsense and quick fixes, the real secret is to eat well consistently with the right amounts of the right things and those slumps stop.

if I can't have a nap then ginger tea perks me up.

Exercise, anything. Just get up and do something: a walk, a few squats or wall presss ups, a bit of gardening - obviously i always take my own advice..........or I would not be writing here......

A glass of water

Proper cat nap.

Floradix or other vitamin supplement every morning totally stopped my 3 pm slump! Worth a try

8 minute nap, raise your feet above your head for it. Then an effervescent vit c tablet in a glass of water.

Same here, makes a big difference 😁

What's the benefit of raising your feet?

It promotes faster blood flow so you go to sleep faster. It’s a navy seal thing apparently.

I gave it a go and it definitely perks me up.

https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/04/can-napping-like-a-navy-seal-for-eight-minutes-give-you-superpowers

A pint of water

Rub Vicks under your eyes brilliant for staying awake on a night shift 🤣

Cold shower every morning 😊

It seems counterintuitive but I do really find going for a walk helps. A mixture of the exercise and fresh air really perks me up.

I also find having a filling and healthy lunch, something high in protein, reduces the likelihood of the afternoon crash.

I've never in my life woken from a nap more energized. I really wish I was the kind of person who could benefit from a power nap but I only ever wake up more groggy and tired!

A nap ideally - burst of fresh air if not.

if it happens regularly, try avoiding carby lunches.

I read that as ‘a line of coke’! That would certainly give you some mid-afternoon energy!

Fresh air. Some physical activity even if I don't feel like it.

Put some happy music on and dance!

Floradix, reduced carb, water and getting enough sleep.