9 All-Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy Levels Instantly
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While energy drinks might give you the wings to face the long, grueling day ahead, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. However, everyone needs an instant energy boost from time to time. Especially, during those boardroom meetings that never seem to end! Or during that gym session that can drain you out. Or even for that unbearable movie that your partner so loves and you have to watch… for the 11th time! For times like these, you can resort to natural ways to up your energy levels and recharge yourselves instantly. Here are 11 ways that will work in an instant:
1. Soak Up The Sun
A cold office with artificial lighting is not a reinvigorating environment per se. It’s quite the opposite! So every time you get tired of working, take a 15-minute break to go out and get some sunshine. Sunlight can improve your mood and energize you instantly (1).
2. Have A Cup Of Green Tea
Coffee is a common cure for dullness but it comes with the side effect of hampered sleep. Green tea is a better alternative as it contains a smaller amount of caffeine as compared to coffee and doesn’t disrupt our sleep cycles. It also does a great job of increasing your energy levels and even aids in weight loss (2). So, that’s a win!
3. Stand Up
Slouching in front of your computer for 8-9 hours a day, needless to say, is exhausting! If you can’t get out of office and get a bit of sunshine, just stand up in your seat to revitalize yourself. Sitting continuously for long hours can cause your blood vessels to constrict and lead to energy loss. Standing up and walking for a bit can help (3).
4. Sip On This Green Drink
This drink is way more effective than Red Bull! And coffee too. For this mean green drink, you’ll need kale (4 leaves), romaine lettuce (4 leaves), a 1-inch knob of ginger, ½ a lemon and 1 clove of garlic. Mix all the ingredients in a blender and have this drink in the morning to stay energized all day! It tastes good too. Just saying.
5. Surround Yourself With Energetic People
Energy is infectious and you can easily catch it from someone else! So keep yourself in the company of high-energy people as they can uplift your spirits and revitalize your body without you even having to try.
6. Take A Deep Breath
Sit with a straight back. Now, close your eyes and direct all your attention to your breathing. Inhale as you count to 6 and then hold till you count to 3. As you hold your breath, your muscles should feel tense. Next, exhale as you count to 6, relaxing the muscles in your body as you do so. Hold your breath again as you count 3 and repeat the set till you feel better.
7. Sit Straight
Sitting in the same posture can make muscles ache and exhaust you to no end (4). A quick-fix to this is to just shift in your seat. Sitting with a straight back every now and then can improve blood flow as well as reduce the pressure on your bones. Adopting a good posture can also help you reduce strain and fatigue in the long run.
8. Bite The Apple
And eat it too! While your instincts may tell you to turn to chocolate for energy, it’s better not to. The temporary energy boost that sugary items give will quickly wear off and actually increase your exhaustion levels. An apple doesn’t come with such drawbacks. It’s full of essential vitamins and minerals, giving you a big boost of energy whenever you need it.
9. Drink Water
Fatigue and dehydration go hand in hand, and the latter is actually the cause of the former (5). When your body is dehydrated, your blood volume can take a hit, forcing your body to work harder in order to ensure that your cells get nutrients and oxygen. Dehydration can also cause multiple other health problems. So make sure you drink a generous amount of water when you’re tired.
Recharging your batteries on a day to day basis is very easy and doesn’t always require a grand trip to your favorite place or copious amounts of alcohol! Try these methods out to stay energized all day long.
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