Day getting the better of you? Feel better in minutes by doing the following:
- Snack on fiber-rich munchies, such as dried apricots, bananas, baby carrots and rye wafers. The fiber slows down the release of glucose (a sugar) into your bloodstream and helps fight energy dips.
- Every hour or two, place hands on hips and breathe in and out deeply. This helps calm you, create mental focus and renews energy level.
- Close your eyes and go on an imaginary vacation: a peaceful scene, an island, a meadow, a beach. Actually imagine yourself "chilling out" there!
- User your personal support network: call friends, family, co-workers to unload and unwind.
- Splash cold water on your face, or pop a breath mint.
- At day's end, jot down some notes about all the positive events of the day. Amazed by how much went right? This helps promote better sleep and re-energizes you for the next day!
