The following can help restore your energy, focus, and increase productivity for a more fruitful afternoon.
1. Move – Go for a walk outside. By moving around, you increase blood flow to all areas of your body. Outside air is less stagnant than indoor air, which can help revitalize you. If it’s sunny, a bit of sun exposure will remind your brain and body that it’s still day, which equals activity time.
2. Water – Up your water intake. Water is fundamental for the brain and body; it is the conductor for nerve firing and cell processes. Therefore adequate water intake ensures nerve connections are firing quickly and efficiently, helping to maintain focus.
3. Chat – Find an energetic friend or coworker to chat with. Their liveliness and enthusiasm can restore your energy and motivation and perhaps get you excited about finishing that project.
4. Tea – Drink a cup of tea. Although tea contains caffeine, it is much less than a coffee. Tea also helps support concentration with the amino acid, L-Theanine, said to be the source of meditative prowess in monks.
5. Breathe – Stand up or lean back and take a few deep breaths. Sitting hunched over at a desk collapses the lung capacity, which causes the body to resort to shallow breaths and limits the amount of oxygen. Deep breaths help to oxygenate the blood and brain for a more clear-headed feel.
As you embrace a healthy, productive lifestyle, don’t let the mid-afternoon time become your Achilles heel, and coffee or sugar become your crutch.
Use the above tips to restore your energy naturally. Try them out to see which works best for you. Eventually you’ll find your afternoon is more productive, your waistline slimmer, and your outlook a little brighter. Small changes can make a big difference.
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