Studies show that eating a good, healthy, protein-packed breakfast (think oats, egg whites, and lean meat) versus, oh, say a package of donuts can have a lasting, energizing effect all day. You'd think the sugar in those donuts would get you going, and it does -- until you crash a couple hours later (and then you're hungry again). So eat a healthy breakfast for the sake of your entire day. In addition to eating a healthy breakfast, it's also important to just eat breakfast. It gets your metabolism going, your body revs up, and you're ready to tackle the day. If you don't eat, you may feel sluggish and that afternoon siesta may turn into a lost evening. Caffeine and sugar are standards that will pump up your activity level. The form you choose is one of personal taste but energy drinks, coffee, soda and candy are great sources. If you had the time to plan ahead, you might want to "carb load" the night before to give your body that extra boost so you can last longer. Of course, with things like this, you will experience a crash. It could be minutes later, it could be hours, but it'll happen. The solution is not to consume more. That just will make the next crash worse! Be careful with caffeine pills; do not take more than one. Your heart will start going crazy and you'll feel like death's knocking. Be aware of the dangers of crushing and snorting caffeine pills (or any pills for that matter). It is not advised and can cause you bodily harm. . You know that whole "sitting in front of the TV makes you want to sit in front of the TV" thing? The opposite is true, too. When you exercise, you get your blood pumping, your juices flowing, your body ready and raring to go -- making you more hyper, even though you've spent your energy working out. You'll feel good, you'll feel energized, and you'll be healthier! Did we mention that exercise releases endorphins, your get-happy hormone? Talk about killing two birds with one stone! This one is definitely a no-brainer. If you want to have some serious stashes of energy, get 8 hours of sleep -- or get however many your magic number is (somewhere between 7 and 9, probably). When you're not fully rested, just making it through day can be a challenge, much less being excited about it. Keep the same sleep schedule as much as possible. Your body gets used to when it wakes up and goes to sleep and if you mess that up, it gets messed up. It'll be a lot easier to wake and be happy about it when you've woken up at that same time all week. Being hyper originates between your ears. It's a mental thing, but it does take cues from your body. So put on some music that excites you for a good start. Move with it. If you're into very active video games, those are good, too. Who says it's only music you can rock out to? Killing zombies is a rhythm all its own, after all.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat a good breakfast. Go for natural stimulants. Exercise Get a good night's sleep. Rock out.

Article: Not all problems have straightforward solutions; depression can be exacerbated by issues that are out of your control, like health problems, financial problems, and the death of a loved one. In order to overcome life's toughest problems, it helps to get practice by tackling something you can change. What are the smaller obstacles in your life that cause you to feel negative day by day? Practice overcoming those, and you'll gain strength to face the bigger issues. Set solution-oriented goals. Think of concrete ways you can improve your situation. Has your house gotten overly cluttered? That's something you can tackle. Make a detailed plan to clean the house, room by room, and allow yourself to feel satisfaction with each mission you accomplish. Keep track of your progress in a journal. Sometimes the simple act of writing a goal down provides motivation to move forward and make a change. Depression tends to cause people to retreat from life and avoid communicating a lot with other people, but it only gets worse when you keep emotions bottled up inside. Your feelings have value because they are a part of you, so find a way to express them. Don't spend too much time alone. Have daily conversations with friends, family and classmates and avoid negative people. It's not necessary to talk about your depression; just be yourself and say what comes naturally. The most important thing is to remember you are not alone and there will be always someone ready to help. Writing, dance, visual arts, music and other types of art can be extremely therapeutic forms of self expression. Don't be afraid to express sadness, fear, anger, anxiety and the other emotions that accompany depression. These feelings are as much a part of life as happiness and satisfaction. Compounding your emotions with shame will only make you feel worse. Many people find that turning to spirituality helps them find peace when they're dealing with depression. Try meditation, which is focused on developing thought patterns that lead to self-awareness and peace. Research meditation groups in your area or practice on your own. If you are a religious person, consider attending your place of worship more frequently, and getting involved in groups that meet outside of services. Spending time with like-minded people will give you the comfort of being part of a community. Depression can lead to extremely negative feelings about one's abilities and personality. Focus on what you like about yourself and the positive things you have to offer the world, rather than dwelling on things that are going wrong. Don't blame yourself for being depressed. Depression affects almost everyone at one point or another. You aren't weak or cowardly; you have a condition that can be debilitating, and you're taking steps to face it head-on. That's brave.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Tackle manageable problems. Express yourself. Nourish your spiritual side. Be kind to yourself.