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10. Listen to Music
Listening to music is a fantastic and easy way to pump up your energy levels. A great playlist can get you going, releasing a rush of adrenaline and endorphins that energize your body and mind. Upbeat songs with a fast tempo, like pop, rock, or electronic dance music, can raise your heart rate and improve your liveliness. Your favorite tracks can also trigger the brain’s positive reward system, flooding you with motivation.
11. Limit Alcohol Intake
According to research, alcohol consumption continues to reduce energy levels the next day. Basically, it disrupts your sleep so you still feel tired the next day. It also leads to higher cortisol levels, the body’s stress hormone, in the blood. So, it is best to limit alcohol consumption and switch to water, juices, or other healthy drinks to avoid having an energy slump the next day.
12. Take Regular Breaks
When you are sitting for long or doing the same task for an extended period of time, you tend to feel a dip in your energy level. In this case, taking a short break of up to 10 minutes can improve your energy levels and leave you feeling refreshed while also increasing your ability to focus.
13. Avoid Ultra- Processed Food
Ultra-processed food items like candies, potato chips, or soda have a lot of sugar, unhealthy fats, salt, and other chemical additives. Such food items are easy to digest, and cause a sharp increase in blood sugar followed by a sharp dip, resulting in an energy crash.