I’m a visual person and use a combination of tricks e.g. looking at (or wearing) something in a favorite shade of yellow that lifts up my spirits, or going out for a walk in nature (or looking at pictures of scenery if I’m stuck indoors). Sometimes just a few minutes of alone-time in silence works as well but that depends on my state of mind…
> Apples for some reason wake me up, so does watermelon.
> A big glass of water, especially if it’s really cold.
> avoiding a big lunch, break it into two meals, save half for later
> take a 5–10 minute break from what you’re doing, set a timer
> when all else fails, your favorite simple exercise, pushups, jumping jacks, stairs, whatever is possible where you are
I carry a bag of cashew nuts or walnuts in my bag and when I feel a slump coming I have a few of those.
I’m also with @erichw1504. Exercise is the quickest way to an energy boost.
I gave up coffee and so called energy drinks years ago for green tea. Green tea doesn’t really have much of a flavor/taste (it has a bland to nothing taste) but it wakes me up in the early morning slowly and without and jitters. Everyone including medical doctors say that green tea is very good for you too especially being rich in antioxidants. I don’t buy the expensive brands because the cheaper brand called “GUNPOWDER” works great (My wife bought a one kilo box of it for 8 bucks). If I get tiered at work in the afternoon, I take a short break and sip some green tea. That really helps.