Goodbye Midday Slump: How to Have Unlimited Energy All Day

Are you tired of hitting that midday slump? Well, I’ve got some guaranteed tips to help you say “goodbye” to that energy drain and keep you going strong all day long. In this post, I’ll teach you how to have energy all day like a superhero using simple adjustments and tricks.

Eat a Protein-Packed Breakfast

Coffee may give you the kick you need to get going, but it won’t give you the fuel to energize you throughout your day. How to have energy all day? Eat a nutritious breakfast. Protein-packed doesn’t need to mean a large meal if you’re not a big breakfast eater; you can just have some peanut butter toast or a smoothie, etc. If you’re like me and don’t like making anything in the mornings, you can make something like overnight oats with peanut butter and chocolate chips or bananas the night before. Or, you can always go with one of my personal favorites, chia pudding.

Get Some Sunshine

If the sun is shining, be sure to take some time to get outdoors; even if it’s just for a short walk around the neighborhood. Sunlight keeps our serotonin levels up, which helps boost our energy, calm our mood, and promote focus and positivity.

Be The Snack Boss

Ideally, you should aim to eat something every 2-3 hours. Do you want to know the real secret to how to have energy all day? Keep healthy, protein-packed snacks available. If you’re worried someone else in your home might eat your snacks, you can always get a mini-fridge just for your home office. But some of the best energy boosters don’t need to be kept chilled, like dried fruits and nuts.

Choose Your Drinks Wisely

While you may be tempted to reach for a soda or go pick up a frappe in the afternoon when you’re coming up on that midday slump time and thinking about how to have energy all day long, there are some better options that can provide more of a boost. The first up on the list may surprise you: water. Yep, for one, we should all be drinking enough water, but it also helps to keep us from getting too sluggish and can boost our energy if we’re already there. Some other good choices are:

• Fruit or veggie smoothies
• Matcha tea
• Green tea
• Coconut water
• Fruit or veggie juice

Invest in a Kickass Standing Desk

When you’re working from home, you’re generally doing a whole lot of sitting down at a desk during work hours. The upper half of your body may move a bit when you type on a keyboard, but the lower half remains still. Maintaining a healthy body and blood circulation is easy if you alternate between sitting and standing desks.

Take a Break

Don’t hesitate to get up and move around when you feel your energy start to dip during the day. Take as many short breaks as you need, eat one of your snacks, head outside for a walk, do some yoga, get some laundry done, or play with the dog for a few minutes. Do whatever you need to do to get your blood flowing and your mind off of your work for a little while.

Listen to Music

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Sound United LLC conducted a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults on the effects of music and mental health. The results were pretty staggering: 85% of respondents said that listening to music helped boost their productivity. Get a good pair of noise-canceling headphones and put on some inspirational tunes to help your energy last all day.

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