How to Get Hyper Without Sugar

Grabbing a candy bar or drinking a can of sugary soda is one way to get a boost of energy in the afternoon. Unfortunately, that boost will be short-lived, leaving you with a sugar hangover that will make you feel even more tired. The overconsumption of sugar will can also lead to obesity, cause tooth decay and lead to diabetes, a potentially life-threatening illness. There are other ways to make you more hyper in the afternoon without the need for sugar.

Things You'll Need

• Healthy snacks
• Aromatherapy candles or incense

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat a snack that is filled with a small amount of fat, protein and carbohydrates. These foods, which include nuts, peanut butter and dried fruits, will give you a boost of energy that will last longer than a sugary treat.

• 2

  Listen to some music. Turn on your favorite fast song and sing along. The song will help wake you up and get moving.

• 3

  Perform some light exercises. Do some jumping jacks, take a run around your house or play a game of tag with the kids. The exercise will help wake your body up and make you more hyper.

• 4

  Play with the family pet. Get outside and play with your dog or twirl a cat toy around the head of your favorite feline.

• 5

  Speak to a close friend. Call up your best friend or take a good friend out to lunch. Having a fun, light conversation with a fun person will help you feel energized.

• 6

  Splash cold water on your face. The sudden shock of the cold water will snap your body to attention, making you feel more hyper and ready for the day. Each time you feel yourself getting tired, return to the sink and splash your face again.

• 7

  Sit down on a chair or couch and roll your toes on a carpeted floor. The motion of your toes will help stimulate your circulatory system, which will send energy-boosting oxygen throughout the bloodstream.

• 8

  Burn an energy-boosting aroma therapy candle or incense. Lavender, mint and jasmine are all odors that will make you feel more energized and fill your space with a pleasant aroma.