Five Ways to Get an Instant Energy Boost

If you have ever felt that you have struggled to keep your eyes open at work, and find yourself constantly looking at the clock working out the time until sleep, then you may need an energy boost. In this guide, we will explore five natural ways of how you can get an instant energy boost every single day.

Sunlight

Have you ever realised that you feel more active on sunny days? Well, this is not a coincidence. Natural sunlight boosts our biochemical and physiological circadian clock, which directly impacts how awake and active we feel. Absorbing natural sunlight does not take too long and can provide benefits throughout the day. So, if you take in enough natural sunlight you can start to feel the benefits almost instantly.

Plants

We all know that plants produce oxygen, which can help us to 'stay awake'. Recent studies have shown that having just one plant on your desk can increase 'attentiveness' by as much as 10%. This is because electrical equipment such as a computer gives off volatile organic compounds. These compounds can be counteracted with just one small plant.

Shower

As we all have showers, (hopefully) you will no doubt be aware that a shower can give you an instant energy boost. However, to make sure that you take full advantage of shower, you should get in your shower for two minutes of hot water, and then change the temperature to a very cold and almost unbearable level. This change quickens the rate that oxygen is pumped around your body, which will give you an instant energy boost.

Exercise

There are still many people who think that when you leave the gym after a hard working day you will be too tired to walk, but this is far from being the truth. Recent studies show that people who exercise on a workday reduce their overall level of fatigue. The results show that from day one and more, you will feel less fatigued in the long run. Over time, it is estimated that regular exercise can help to increase your daily energy by up to 15%.

Breathing

Breathing is something that all of us do naturally, but changing the way we breathe can make sure that we feel awake for longer period of time. Using various yoga breathing techniques, we can increase the amount of oxygen we take into the body. There are plenty of different breathing methods. However, one of the best ways is to take a long deep breath, then exhale roughly 25 times. After this you should take a series of 'normal breaths' (about 4-5) and repeat this sequence 2-3 times. This makes sure oxygen is accessing all the necessary sections of your body. This can be preformed anywhere, even though it is not suggested that you do this during exercise.