1. Increase your magnesium intake.
Okay so this could be difficult as you don't want to spend money on silly supplements when you have some other things to purchase. But some easy ways to do it would be add a handful of almonds hazelnuts or cashews to your daily diet. All three are high in magnesium which provides energy. Increase your intake of whole grains, also full of magnesium. Lastly, eat more fish, especially halibut.
2. Walk around the block.
When I saw this I honestly thought it was so weird. Then I thought after I take my dog for a brisk walk I feel a lot better. Increasing physical activity increases energy, particularly walking. Walking is pretty easy to fit into your daily routine. Walk your dog once more a day, go for a night time walk or walk to work/school instead of driving if it isn't too far.
3. Take a power nap.
Now this can be confusing, there is a difference between taking a power nap and a nap. If you sleep too long you will actually become more tired so timing is key. On the site I found 60 minutes is the magic number, I usually take a 30 minute nap and feel pretty good.
4. Don't skip breakfast- or any other meal.
You've heard this a thousand times, don't skip breakfast. Its so true though. After your last meal at night your body uses all those nutrients for its well-being, by the time you wake up again they're all used up. If you skip breakfast your body is searching for these until you finally eat again. You need a lot of this to just focus.
5. Reduce stress and deal with anger.
Easier said than done, trust me I would know. I'm constantly stressed out and when it gets bad and then goes away I find I have more energy. I also run into the problem of not liking confrontation so when I am angry I keep it in instead of dealing with it. All this weighs heavily on my mind which affects my sleep and mood. Take some time out of your day to relax a bit, whether its yoga or just sitting there watching mindless TV. Just take a load off.
6. Drink more water and less alcohol.
That would be hard for any student to hear but its true. Alcohol makes you tired and doesn't allow you to fall into a deep sleep.
7. Eat less sugar.
Sugar is great for a small energy boost but you crash quite quickly and quite badly. Ever heard of a sugar crash? That is when someone eats sugar for a boost and once it wears off they have less energy than before.
8. Have a power snack.
This could be something like the granola bars or a peanut butter sandwich. Something to keep you going throughout the day.
9. Let yourself yawn.
Most people look ridiculous when they yawn but it helps your brain cool down and makes you feel less tired, so yawn away. If you look as cute as that puppy, force yourself to yawn.
10. Go to YouTube.
A good laugh will help give you some energy. It wakes your body up by raising blood pressure and boosts your heart rate.
11. Chia seeds.
Yup, you read that right, chia seeds. I promise you won't grow a chia pet inside your stomach (we were all scared of growing a watermelon of orange inside our stomachs when we were little, right?). Chia seeds are actually packed with vitamin B, fibre and protein which helps with energy without making you jittery. A good idea is to stir them into your yogurt. You can find them in stores with supplements.
12. Stretch
After lunch, give yourself a big stretch, awaken your senses.
13. Exercise.
I know this from first hand experience. I always have a lot of energy after hockey and I can't fall asleep right away. Those 11pm games and 8am classes don't mix but hey.
14. Eat healthy.
More good things= more energy.
I hope these tips help you keep your energy up. Use them for projects and exams or just daily life! Stay tuned for Kurtis' post tomorrow. Also make sure you follow us on Twitter @BudgetSnacks and visit and like our Facebook Page!
--Robyn
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