Your switch can’t always be turned to “On”. But when it isn’t, and needs to be, try a little top to bottom pressure. Stimulating certain acupressure points on your body-starting with the top of your head and moving down to the soles of your feet - is a quick and coffee-free way to jazz yourself up. Here’s how to do the wake-up rubs.
Try this acupressure sequence that recently proved very effective in a study.
- Lightly tap the top of your head several times.
- Rub the spot on the back of your head where your skull meets your neck.
- Use a thumb to massage the back of your other hand; rub the fleshy spot where the thumb joins the hand.
- Massage the front of your legs, just below the knee.
- Rub the soles of your feet, just below the ball.
- Rub these points clockwise and then counterclockwise for 3 minutes. After that – presto! You’re awake.
More ways to Rev your Engine
- It’s pretty basic, but get your ZZZs. Sleep loss is a major energy drain. Try to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
- Brighten up. Bright lights will make you more awake and alert.
- Grab yourself a cuppa – tea that is as it has mind-grabbing ingredients.
- Find out what’s causing you to drag.
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