11 high achievers share their secrets for an afternoon boost without caffeine

Caffeine is the number one thing people turn to for energy, and almost everyone in the worldwide workaday world drinks multiple cups of coffee every day. These entrepreneurs, however, have figured out a few things that are even more effective than a cup of joe.SEE ALSO:10 entrepreneurs share their top ideas for creating passive income1. Get up and cooldownI do one of three things (sometimes all three) to recharge and refocus in the middle of the afternoon: 1. Get up from my desk and take a brisk walk for 10 minutes to get fresh air and sunlight. 2. Do some deep breathing and yoga stretching exercises. 3. Meditate for five to 10 minutes.I also drink tons of water. Research shows that just a little dehydration can create brain fog, affecting your ability to learn and perform.''Jack Canfield, Co-creator of the billion-dollar "Chicken Soup for the Soul" franchise, author of the NYT bestseller "The Success Principles," and CEO of The Canfield Training Group2. Always bemovingI use a standing desk all the time, and I frequently use a treadmill desk so I can walk while I do email. 10 jumping jacks always helps around 3 p.m.Finally, theres no substitute for running up and down stairs. Fortunately for me, we have about 10 floors at Zillow Groups Seattle headquarters, so theres plenty of stair-running opportunities that I take advantage of.''Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow, co-founder of Hotwire.com, and co-author of the NYT bestseller "Zillow Talk"3. TestyourselfI sent hair away to an ex-CIA lab for mineral analysis, pricked my fingers for blood spot tests, spit into tubes to check cortisol levels and swabbed my inner cheek for DNA marker analysis.With the help of a great doctor, I quickly and effectively eliminated the dreaded brain fog. I learned I should limit green tea intake. Cortisol was off the charts, so I try to manage it with a Cortisol Control tablet, plus conscious de-stressing.In the morning I make aNutribullet smoothie with a handful of leafy greens and a scoop ofMaximum Vibrance green powder, plus a scoop of Brain Sustain by Xymogen. The insights from these tests and a few simple lifestyle changes have been my secret weapon for improved energy.''Phil Suslow, Owner ofOzniumSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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