As an executive mum, your mornings start early, getting the kids ready, managing the chaos, and diving straight into back-to-back meetings. By midday, exhaustion hits hard. You maybe grabbing that second or third cup of coffee, hoping it will power you through the afternoon, but instead, you feel sluggish, foggy, and drained. Caffeine may give you a temporary boost, but it doesn’t address the root cause of your energy crash. In this blog lets discuss how you can recharge naturally without relying on endless cups of coffee or energy drinks, even if you're struggling with midday fatigue, poor posture and stress.
For executive mums, energy crashes aren’t just about lack of sleep. The way you sit, move, and manage stress throughout the day plays a huge role in how energised you feel. Here’s why:
Poor Posture and Sluggish Circulation: Slouching at your desk can lead to muscle tension, headaches, brain fog and fatigue.
Adrenal Fatigue and Stress Overload: High-stress levels and over-reliance on caffeine push your adrenal glands into overdrive, leaving you drained and tired.
Shallow Breathing and Low Oxygen Intake: When you sit hunched over, your breathing becomes shallow, minimally yet still reducing oxygen to your brain and muscles. Even this minimal reduction can add up over the weeks and months and lead to fatigue and brain fog.
Dehydration and Blood Sugar Spikes: Skipping meals or not drinking enough water during your busy schedule leads to energy dips and brain fog.
Here are some simple and easy tips to stay energised without caffeine:
Fix Your Posture for Better Energy:
Sitting up straight with your shoulders relaxed and core engaged prevents fatigue and promotes better circulation. Try this quick posture reset:
- Sit with both feet flat on the floor.
- Roll your shoulders back and down.
- Take a deep belly breath, expanding your ribs.
Manage Stress and Reduce Fatigue: Chronic stress drains your energy and lead to those afternoon slumps.
Reduce it with these easy tips:
- 5-minute mindfulness breaks.
- Short walks in fresh air.
- Limiting caffeine after noon.
Watch this video to learn How Stress Affects Energy Levels and 5 Simple Tips to Manage Stress for Busy Executive Mums:
Hydrate and Fuel Your Body:
Dehydration mimics fatigue. Hydrate yourself by keeping a water bottle at your desk and sip throughout the day. Pair it with protein-rich snacks (such as nuts, yogurt or hummus) to avoid sugar crashes.
Breathe for Instant Energy: Try the box breathing technique: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. This calms your nervous system and boosts energy levels.
Take Movement Breaks:
Your body isn’t designed to sit for hours in a static posture, without moving. Stand up, stretch, and do simple posture-friendly desk based exercises like shoulder rolls or spinal twists every 30-45 minutes.
Get your free video guide on "Quick and Easy Desk Based Exercises to avoid spinal & joint pain" HERE. These are simple and easy exercises that can be done in under 2-3 minutes while sitting at your desk at work or from the comfort of your home.
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