Saima Ikram
When you are busy and focused on the work that is piling up on your desk, staying active can be a challenge every day. It is very common for you today “I don’t have time for that”. It is because you fail to maintain enough energy to do all kind of work which you want to do. At times, you get into the habit of drinking so much coffee so that you stay active. But there are still other ways with which you can stay active instead of getting caffeine addicted.
Following are the few ways that can help you maintain a reasonable source of energy throughout the day:
Morning reading:
When you get up in the morning, you are strongly tempted to check your phone for any emails or social media notifications. That is the roughest start you can have for a day. Instead, don’t touch your smartphone after getting up and read something positive. The first 20 minutes after you wake up are sacred and you should use them wisely. When you read a book for at least 20 minutes, it gives you a sense of control and helps you to maintain a positive attitude throughout the day.
Morning exercise:
After 20 minutes of your mental exercise, you need to get down to ten minutes of physical exertion. You can do any kind of exercise you like such as pushups, jogging, etc. it will boost your metabolism and will help you burn calories throughout the day. When you will get into a daily habit of doing exercise regularly, you will see a rise in your productivity levels.
Take shower for boosting energy:
In order to fully wake up, develop the habit of taking a morning shower. According to a research, a morning shower boosts your creativity levels. It helps you to recover from the sleep and become active without having a need for coffee or tea.
Writing:
There are so many people who prefer writing at the end of every day. But once you develop the habit of writing the tasks that you need to complete in a day, it helps you to get more done. If you have long-term goals, then you write a small step every day that can get you closer to your goals.
Eating a healthy breakfast:
Before you begin your day, you need to eat a healthy breakfast. A good breakfast gives you immense energy to perform all the tasks and brings your brain into a calm position to take the bigger decisions for your day. Eating a good breakfast may be the simplest method you have heard of but it is the most effective in keeping your brain and body active for the entire day.
