This Ayurvedic regime will help banish the afternoon slump and leave you feeling *so* energised

There are some days when, no matter how much sleep you’ve had the night before, you’ll experience that much-loathed, post-lunch afternoon slump. If you’re struggling – even after an afternoon espresso – to refocus, an Ayurvedic-inspired regime designed to boost your post-lunchtime energy might be the solution. Ayurvedic-inspired book, Prajna by Mira Manek , is packed full of Ayurvedic rituals and routines for the entire day, from energy boosting hacks to kickstart your day, to night-time practices that’ll ensure an incredible night of sleep. Here, Mira shares her top tips for boosting your afternoon energy slump… Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Dehydration can cause tiredness; in fact, it is one of the main causes of tiredness. Your alertness and mood are all affected if you’re not drinking enough water . An easy way to see if you’re having enough water is by checking the colour of your urine: pale yellow means you’re hydrating well whereas dark yellow probably means you need more water. Keep a large bottle by your desk and keep refilling it. Add a squeeze of lemon if you want to enhance the flavour and aid digestion . If you’re keeping a bottle there but forgetting to drink the water, stick a ‘Drink Me’ label on it, or buy a brightly coloured bottle, so it attracts your attention. Or even set a reminder on your phone. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that will get you into the habit. Once you get used to drinking more water, you’ll realise how much you need it and so you will naturally start reaching for it. Will coffee really wake me up? One of those quick-fix answers, a well-deserved break, an excuse to get fresh air, coffee is often the first thing we think of to tackle that mid-afternoon slump. However, caffeine is […]

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