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Avoid your bed in the daytime -

Your bed signals a time for rest and relaxation, which gets muddled with your daytime energy, and then makes it more difficult when you actually try to go to bed, adding to the fatigue from every angle.

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Rearrange the furniture -

When you’re spending a lot of time indoors, fatigue manifests itself in your surroundings. Switch things up for yourself mentally by physically moving furniture around.

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Stop anticipating your fatigue -

The more you focus on your fatigue and how awful that afternoon slump you’re predicting will be, the more likely it will persist. Don’t be your own enemy!

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Say what’s on your mind -

Holding in emotions causes fatigue, but the easy antidote, and oftentimes the energizing alternative, is simply saying what you’re thinking or feeling.

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Stretch -

Release tension built up in your muscles that is weighing you down both physically and mentally.

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Break a sweat -

Exercise releases endorphins, boosts your energy, and makes you happier and more fit. Think of sweat as oil for your mental gears!

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Limit your to-do lists -

Put small, simple, achievable goals on your to-do list, and put some easier ones first. Checking those first items off your list will give you a sense of accomplishment and combat the fatigue of looking at an ever-increasing list.

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Focus on your breathing -

Breathing sounds basic, but consciously focus on your most elemental need and the difference is incredible. Deep breaths help deliver oxygen to your cells and nutrients to your bloodstream, energizing and relaxing you in almost no time at all.

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Don’t sleep in -

If you slept poorly, don’t sleep in, but rather schedule in a power nap. You won’t throw your whole day off, plus a nap of 20 minutes gives you something to look forward to, as well as a boost of energy.

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Drink more water -

You’ve heard it before, and you’re going to hear it again: the benefits of drinking water are not to be underestimated! Hydration is a main source of your body’s energy.

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Don't wait until you're thirsty -

We told you you’d hear it again! Drink water even before you feel thirsty, because the feeling of thirst is a sign that your energy is already becoming depleted.

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Keep time with your body’s clock -

If you’re staying up late every night but you’re a morning person, or if you’re waking up early every morning but you’re actually a night owl, you could be forcing fatigue on yourself. Pay attention to when your body naturally has more energy, and adjust your schedule accordingly.

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Shut off the information overload -

Too much information, whether that’s news or social media feeds, can leave you feeling depleted and fatigued. Turn off the screens and do something that will nourish your body and spirit.

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Make sure you have proper lighting - Get more natural light in your home for increased energy and a necessary dose of mood-boosting vitamin D. As for unnatural lighting, a study from the Lighting Research Center showed that red bulbs cause an “edgy alertness,” while blue bulbs create a calmer, awake feeling.

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Ditch the pessimism -

Negative thoughts are a huge energy drain and linked to poor levels of productivity. Choose optimism instead and your body will revitalize right along with your outlook.

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Eat smaller meals -

Eating smaller meals will avoid that food-coma feeling, and you can skip the sluggish hours of digestion.

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Eat more frequently -

More frequent meals and snacks help regulate your blood glucose levels, and they provide a steadier stream of energy instead of just one big hit.

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Listen to music -

Boredom is one of the main things that leads to fatigue, but simply putting on music can change the entire scene. If you want to really wake up, put on an upbeat song and have yourself a dance break.

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Chew some gum - Chewing gum increases blood flow to the brain because it increases your heart rate, which results in higher alertness. There’s a bonus for mint-flavored gum, according to Prevention, as it stimulates your nerves akin to splashing cold water on your face.

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Introduce bright colors -

Color psychology indicates that different hues can have different effects on your mood. For example, green helps improve focus and efficiency, and orange is an energizing color that evokes feelings of excitement and enthusiasm.

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Cut down your sugar intake -

You might like the instant spike in energy, but the crash will make it harder to get your energy back, and you might fall back on quick fixes like caffeine, only worsening your state.

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What was that about caffeine? -

Caffeine is a short-term fix because after the caffeine is eliminated from the body you will experience withdrawal symptoms, which include fatigue and crankiness.

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Go to bed earlier -

It sounds obvious, but this is the simple fix people find hardest to implement because their bodies aren’t tired yet. You need time to adjust! Sleep deprivation snowballs your fatigue to a dangerous level.

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Massage your ears -

This is a surprising way to combat fatigue, but you can stimulate more energy by massaging the rim of your ears for just 10-30 seconds.

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Try something new -

Kids seem to have endless energy because the world still holds an exciting novelty for them. You can follow suit and indulge in an exciting novelty for yourself, which can be as simple as baking something new or trying to draw.

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Say “no” -

Stress is a huge driving force of fatigue, and the most fatigued people are always saying yes—to their boss, to their friends, to their family. Learning to say “no” and reserving some time and energy for yourself will also leave you better equipped to help people in the future.

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Shed extra weight -

Studies have shown that losing extra weight can boost your energy, as well as your self-esteem, mood, vigor, and quality of life. Exercising on your way to this goal alone will do wonders!

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Take breaks -

When you’re sitting all day and looking at your computer screen, your eyes and body send you signals of discomfort. Pay attention to them! Get up, walk around, do something else for a while. Don’t let the fatigue settle in.

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For persistent fatigue, see a doctor -

Fatigue can be a sign of something else that requires medical attention, so it's important to talk to a professional if it persists.

See also: Free online tools to help you through the pandemic.

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