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Ways To Get More Energy After Work

For most working individuals, the day begins with work and ends after you leave office. Most of the time, you go home and hit a low energy slump. We all want to get more energy that we can muster because life does not end after office; in fact your life begins after you finish work. That is why; you need to get more energy after work so that you can lead a fit life.

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There are many ways to beat fatigue. Most of the these ways depend on how you adapt your lifestyle to your work schedule. We all have a pile of work to get done after work. So you need to have more energy so that you can get a move on in your life. Otherwise, life becomes mechanical. You need to be able to attend your best friend's wedding after office or go for a dinner with your gang. If you are too tired to even play with your kid after work, then you are not managing your energy reserves very well.

There are some simple ways to beat fatigue and get more energy after work. But you will find no magic pill to be more energetic. You will have to maintain certain discipline in your life so that you do not burn oil early in the evening after office. Your diet, your fitness regime and even your state of mind matters when it comes to getting more energy.

Here are some of the best ways to get more energy after office:

Wake Up Early

Wake Up Early

Start your day early and you will see that you have a few extra hours to complete everything. Never hit the snooze button on the alarm. Wake up and welcome the day. When you start early, you will also wind up your day early.

Have A Full Breakfast

Have A Full Breakfast

You must eat breakfast like a king to get lots of energy throughout the day. Have eggs, fibrous carbs, a portion of fruit and milk for your breakfast. Your morning meal needs to be wholesome.

Get Some Sunshine

Get Some Sunshine

The melatonin hormone level in your body rises only when you see and feel the daylight. This hormone helps to wake you out of a slumber.

Be Active At Work

Be Active At Work

Do not sit glued to your computer screen at office. Get up, walk around and do your work in an active way.

Have A Light Lunch

Have A Light Lunch

Always opt for a filling but light lunch. Avoid rice for office lunch. Have salads and protein instead. You can also have fruits for lunch.

Have Lots Of Fluids

Have Lots Of Fluids

Don't forget to drink a few gulps of water every one hour. Try drinking from a glass instead of a bottle so that you know how much water you are drinking.

Avoid Working Lunches

Avoid Working Lunches

Working lunches are when you eat at your work station while you continue to work. You should always go out so that you get a real lunch 'break'.

Hit The Gym After Work

Hit The Gym After Work

Working out in the evening after office does not tire you. In fact, it gets some fresh blood pumped into your tired brain. And your energy levels are really your state of mind.

Have A Power Packed Snacks

Have A Power Packed Snacks

Always have an evening snack at around 4 or 5 o'clock that is power packed with energy rich foods. You can have nuts, bananas or berries in this evening meal.

Shower In The Evening

Shower In The Evening

Hitting the shower in the evening is very soothing. Always take a hot shower in the evening to regain all your lost energy during the day.

Be Upbeat On Your Way Back Home

Be Upbeat On Your Way Back Home

Your journey from office back home is an important one. You need to make a mental transition from work mode to 'relax' mode in this journey. Listen to upbeat music while you travel back home.

Do Not Hit The Couch At Home

Do Not Hit The Couch At Home

We all have a pile of work to complete at home. Do not sit on the couch and start watching TV before you get your important chores done. If you sit on the couch, you will remain on the couch all evening.

Have Fibrous Carbs

Have Fibrous Carbs

Do not fear carbs because they give you instant energy. You can have carbohydrates that are high on dietary fibres so that you can keep your energy levels up.

Get Some Caffeine Shots If Necessary

Get Some Caffeine Shots If Necessary

Caffeine is not very good for health. But coffee does help you feel energetic. So just smell some coffee guys, it is not going to kill you.

Avoid Oily & Rich Foods

Avoid Oily & Rich Foods

If you think that spicy and oily foods will give you energy, then you are wrong. They slow you down and make you lazy.

Story first published: Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 17:48 [IST]
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