Possible side effects include breast tenderness and high blood pressure. We might look to foods containing sugar, caffeine, and alcohol to help us perk up, but these snacks often have the opposite effect. Sweet snacks can actually create surges and dips in blood sugar, which can make you feel more lethargic. Just one cup of coffee can help keep you energized for up to six hours, but caffeine can trigger a cycle of fatigue by interfering with REM sleep. Instead of caffeine or alcohol, drink water.
Water has wonderful restorative properties.
Record your energy levels in association with different sleep schedules. A regular sleeping routine typically results in a more sound snooze. As moms, of course, our sleeping schedules are never completely under out control, but at least you'll have a goal to strive toward. Although it may seem counterintuitive, exercise energizes. It causes a rise in blood sugar, metabolism, and circulation, while triggering the release of adrenaline and endorphins.