Breathe through your nose

This gives the body more oxygen - which is one of the most important sources of energy. An American study shows that brain activity is stimulated when we breathe in and out deeply through our nose - preferably at an open window.

Eat a few almonds

A handful of almonds covers the daily requirement of magnesium, and that gives you power. Nuts also contain a lot of the mineral. Magnesium makes the heart and muscles work better, the body doesn't get tired so quickly and the ability to concentrate increases.

Get out into the fresh air

Did you go to bed tired in the evening and get up tired in the morning? Then you are definitely missing the pick-me-ups of oxygen and light. A nice walk in the forest or park will replenish your energy stores. The cells are better supplied with blood and therefore also better supplied with oxygen. Light above 2,500 lux stimulates the release of the happiness hormone serotonin. By the way: Even on a cloudy day, there are 3,500 lux outside - but only 500 inside.

Schuessler salts for more power

A four-week energy cure with three Schuessler sal ts helps to give you more power in everyday life. Take No. 3, Ferrum phosphricum, in the morning, No. 5, Potassium phosphoricum, at lunchtime and No. 7, Magnesium phosphoricum, in the evening - three tablets each with a large glass of water.

Knock yourself awake

Tap the thymus gland with your fist in an anti-clockwise direction for about one minute. This is located under the hollow of the neck, in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone. So-called T and B lymphocytes are produced in the thymus gland, and these play an enormously important role in immune defense.

Knead the ears

This mini-massage activates the acupressure points for more energy. Here's how it works: hold the edges of both auricles with your thumb and index finger at the same time and knead well down to the earlobes. Then massage back up to the tip of the ear. You can do this as often as you like during the day.

Set the alarm clock precisely

"The early bird catches the worm." This is actually true. Sleep researchers at the University of Regensburg have discovered that you are totally fit in the morning if you get up at the end of a 90-minute sleep phase. The alarm clock should therefore ring after seven and a half or nine hours. Sleep trackers help to determine the exact time.

Sniff the mint

The culinary herb refreshes and perks you up. Researchers at Dresden University Hospital have found that you feel more energetic and can think better. The reason: scents directly influence the limbic system, which is responsible for our emotions. We perceive mint as spicy, fresh and healthy.

Keep your back straight

How we walk and stand also influences our mood and energy levels. Slumped shoulders make us look tired and tired - and that's how we feel. So: chest out, shoulders back and keep your back straight. This immediately puts you in a better mood and gives you strength.

Do something nice

Getting away from the daily grind is good for you. This could be a trip to the countryside, a visit to the cinema or theater, a meal in a restaurant or an evening at the bowling alley. Breaking out of the ordinary is stimulating, puts you in a good mood and gives you new energy. It also creates new synapses in the brain.

Chew fresh ginger

The root contains a lot of vitamin C and a total of 22 essential oils. These have antibacterial, antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects. And they keep the cells young. You can recharge your batteries by dipping a piece of peeled ginger root in freshly squeezed lemon juice and then chewing it.

Make liver compresses

An overworked liver is often the cause of tiredness. Liver compresses stimulate blood circulation and help detoxify: dip a washcloth in hot water, wring it out and place it on the right upper abdomen with a hot water bottle on top. Leave to work for 20 minutes.

Eat proteins

Eat less bread and pasta and more poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. These are good sources of protein. These foods also contain tyrosine, which stimulates the production of the hormones dopamine and noradrenaline - both substances make you alert.