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Win With Water
Turns out getting enough H2O is an excellent way to increase your spunk. A study published inNutrition Reviewsfound that being dehydrated was consistently linked with worse mood, greater feelings of fatigue and decreased alertness. When you don’t get the water your body needs, it has to work harder to adapt to the shortage, which can grind energy levels down, says Kushner. There’s no hard-and-fastamount of water you need to drink(you also get fluid through your food), but aim to consume enough that when you go to the bathroom your urine looks almost clear.
Get Some Fresh Air
When you’re feeling sluggish, a quick stroll outside instead of over to the coffee machine may be the better bet. A much-cited study published in theJournal of Environmental Psychologyfound that spending just 20 minutes outdoors increased people’s feelings of vitality—and the energy bump wasn’t just from the exercise, but also simply from being in nature. “Going outside and getting a change of scenery is restorative to both the body and mind,” says Kushner. If you can’t head outdoors, he recommends bringing the outside in: “Many people feel better when they have sunlight coming into their work or living space.”
Iron It Out
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