March 11, 2019

Hello beautiful,

It's Katie bringing you another week of tips, hints, styles, and trends to help you look and feel your best!

It's not unusual to have daily energy-slumps. Often you feel sluggish, draggy, and just sooo tired. The cold and the winter alone makes it hard to shake. Thankfully though, we are just a couple weeks shy of spring weather. But in the meantime, here are some proven solutions to shore up your energy and store it all day long!

Until we meet again,
Katie

Questions? Comments? Email me at:katie@gophercentral.com

*-- All-Day Help for Winter Tiredness --*

Groggy Waking Up: Massage your feet. A one minute foot massage could boost focus and energy by 66%. Stimulating accupressure points in your feet prompts your brain to release fatigue-fighting endorphins.

Nodding Off After Lunch: Perk up with peppermint. If drinking an extra mug of coffee for energy would leave you wide-eyed at bedtime, peppermint tea is a perfect substitute! Sipping just 14oz of this herbal tea mid-afternoon could make you feel 65% more energized and alert within 30 minutes. The distinct aroma and flavor stimulates the brain's limbic system - a series of nerves that can become sluggish as a long day wears on.

Have a good laugh! A deep, heartfelt laugh is good for your mood and your pep! Laughing can boost your energy levels by 75%.

Enjoy the Outdoors When You Can: Not everyone can go out for a long walk in the park during office hours. However, even if you simply go outside for just ten minutes during your lunch break, it can make a big difference.

Boost Your Vitamin D: Lack of sunshine in the winter months means lower levels of vitamin D. This is because our bodies are designed to get vitamin D from the sun. There are very few foods that contain it, unless it's added. Food sources of vitamin D include oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), eggs, meat as well as certain breakfast cereals - always check the pack.