#1 Enjoy an Energy Rich Lunch: That afternoon energy crash often comes after eating a carb-heavy lunch. Switching up the foods you eat could greatly improve how much energy you have in the afternoon. Try packing yourself an energy-rich lunch full of healthy fats like avocados, nuts, and seeds, and clean protein like wild-caught fish, grass-fed animal products, or vegetarian options like beans, and lentils. You would be surprised at how much of a difference a healthy lunch will make.

#2 Skip the Caffeine: Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee, try enjoying a cup of adaptogenic tea like our Holy Basil or Rosehip and Hibiscus Tea. Vigor and Yinergy are also adaptogenic blends we offer that can help support focus, energy, reduce stress, and cortisol levels. These blends can help naturally boost energy levels as opposed to that crash and burn you experience after drinking caffeine.

#3 Go for a Quick Walk: Sometimes all we need is to get outside and get some fresh air. Going outside for a quick walk on a break from work can help wake up your senses and give you a boost of energy and focus to get through the rest of your day. 

#4 Try Essential Oils: Essential oils are a powerful and natural way to help support mood, focus, and energy levels. If you find yourself losing steam in the middle of the day, try diffusing a citrus or peppermint scent.

#5 Exercise Before You Start Your Day: Believe it or not, exercising early on in the day can help support focus and energy levels throughout the day. Try getting a workout in before you head out the door. You will feel invigorated and more productive throughout the day.

So many of us feel that dreaded afternoon energy crash that can certainly make for a very unproductive day. However, with these natural tips, you may be surprised at how much more energy and how much more you get done each day. Give these tips a try before relying on caffeine next time you feel that afternoon fog setting in.