Life moves at a crazy pace, stress is a constant part of our lives, deadlines and goals are always present. And for those who work from home, we start earlier, often while having breakfast, we work while eating, we throw in a load of laundry between videoconferences.
I can guess the stress and fatigue at the end of the day, and at the end of the week. What if I told you it’s possible to have more energy at work, to be more effective, more rested, and more creative? Do better, in less time?
Here are 11 tips to make your days more energetic:
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Get good nights of sleep
Nowadays, sleeping little and getting up as early as possible to cram the most into one day has become fairly trendy. Yet we all need sleep and rest to function. An adult needs at least 7 hours of good sleep to be in good shape.
So, maybe add an hour or two to your nights if they’re too short — you’ll see, your concentration will be much better!
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Organize your days with time blocks
Organization is often key and it’s crucial to reserve time for yourself. Schedule hours for focused work, breaks, meals, time for exercise, time to get some fresh air at lunch, and IMPORTANT: time to have fun!
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Take breaks
If you’re working all the time and don’t stop, the brain gets exhausted. It needs breaks! So yes, take time for yourself. When it’s time to get back to work, you’ll find your energy multiplied, and your creativity too! Your unconscious handles your tasks during breaks and will help you find solutions. Tasks will then be completed much more efficiently and quickly.
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Take vacations
If you have the chance, try to take one week of vacation each season!
Oh! It would be nice if that were prescribed to us! But if the opportunity presents itself, jump at it! Seriously unplugging will let you recharge and focus better when you return.
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Unplug a little each day, and on every day off
Here I hear entrepreneurs say: an entrepreneur never really stops. There's some truth to that; entrepreneurship is part of our lives. An email here, a message there, etc. A heavy mental load that is almost always present. Still, it’s important to make a break. A worker who manages to truly stop a bit each day is happier and more productive!
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Have a good breakfast!
Did your mothers tell you that the morning meal is the most important? Well, she was right! Breakfast gives us the fuel to start our day off right. Eggs, fruit, nuts, a good granola over yogurt, cheese, a slice of whole-grain bread, etc. All good things to sustain you and keep your energy up. Avoid a big sugary, greasy breakfast.
And coffee? One good coffee in the morning… mmmmm… what’s better? As noted in the article: Energy, concentration, avoiding an energy crash: the best ways to prepare your morning coffee, you can "pimp" your coffee to prevent the usual energy crash that often follows.
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Have snacks
Eating nutritious snacks between meals also helps maintain focus and preserve our energy until the next meal. You can refer to the article written by Marie-Noël Marsan, Nutritionist, about snacks: The ABCs of the ideal snack.
Having Matcha tea in mid-morning, during a break, is also a good way to get a lasting energy boost.
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Don’t stress about meals
Planning meals ahead (you can refer to the article: "Meal Prep" on Sunday to eat healthily ) is an excellent way to reduce mental load during the week. With the worry about mealtime eliminated, that’s one less distraction during the day.
You’ll understand: the goal is to eliminate external sources of stress and distraction to be more productive and creative!
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Nourish yourself well
A healthy, balanced diet will give you the energy needed to get through your workday — much more than a non-nourishing meal would.
For example, it’s recommended to address vitamin D deficiencies in winter, to make up for a lack of magnesium which affects most of the population, or to make up for a protein deficit if you train a lot with a quality protein powder. You can also help yourself for an energy and calm "boost" with an ashwagandha supplement or a natural product to improve sleep quality. Everyone’s body is different and has its own needs. It may be wise to ask your healthcare professional what could help you.
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Exercise
Move! The best way to disconnect and oxygenate our brain! Reserve at least 30 minutes a day to move. Your mind will thank you! Think you don’t have time? If Barack Obama, as a former president of the United States, took 45 minutes, six times a week, to train, there’s a way to do it — and there was a reason for that.
What more is there to say?
One of the biggest trends for 2026 will be wellness. And I hope that trend sticks.Help yourself find balance between rest and work. You don’t want to reach burnout — quite the opposite! Ultimately, everyone wants to be happy both professionally and personally.
Wishing you balance, energy, and happiness!