Summer Self-care: My Afternoon Energy Boost!

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I’ve been loving the heat of summer in Toronto lately. But it can make the afternoon dip in energy that typically happens for many of us between 3-4pm even more unbearable.

 

My 10-minute pick-me-up helped give me the quick boost in energy I needed – and enjoy some fresh air so my mind is clear & refreshed for the rest of my clinic day.

 

https://youtu.be/DkxJUa6uT2I

 

Tips for your own 10-minute energy boost:

  • Set your phone timer for 5 minutes. Walk as far as you can until it beeps. Then turn around and walk back to your office. This will make sure you only walk for the time you have for your break. If you have a longer break, definitely feel free to go for longer!
  • If you have a pedometer, Fitbit or smartphone step counter (I use Samsung Health on my phone), check in with your step count before and after you walk to see how far you go. Try to beat your step count every day – you will definitely get faster!
  • Bring your shades, a hat (and make sure you put on a good sunscreen!)
  • Hydrate when you return to your workspace.

 

I hope you get to try this out a few times until next week’s summer Self-care tip.

 

Take good care of your Self until then!

 

 

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YES! I’m ready to take care of my Self!