This post is sponsored by Starbucks Refreshers
Monday, August 3, marks the beginning of a new school year. I won’t fib and say I am not in the least bit excited about re-enforcing bedtimes, meal plans and no screen times but with this liberty comes the wave of birthday parties, ballet lessons, soccer practice, baseball practice, piano lessons, hair washing and just overall chaos…and no, that doesn’t include my personal/home obligations, exercise and work. Ugh. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to planning how my days will go once the whirlwind begins in T-7 days.
Normally by 4p I experience a dip in energy which I am sure y’all know about. If sitting for an extended period of time, it is that energy dip that will find me with my chin to my chest, waking up not realizing that I had dozed off. I mean, I’ve almost face planted on my computer a few times. The “dip” struggle is so real.
Now that I am adding on my daughter’s activities there will be a new level of after school running around that is going to require me to stay refreshed at a whole new level. Here are a few tips I plan on implementing to make sure I am operating at my best throughout the day.
1. Get at least 7 hours of sleep: *sigh* I’m a night owl so I plan to move everything important to daytime hours and leave the evenings only for homework, meals, and nighttime routines to make sure I get in the bed on time.
2. Plan. Plan. Plan: Taking the time to plan my day down to the hour helps me tremendously. No need to sit and watch every soccer practice. I can easily use that time to take a brisk walk and get my exercise in.
3. Avoid mid-day coffee breaks: In the past I’ve been known to grab a coffee to keep from crashing and then that cup keeps me up in the evening which will thwart #1 on this list. Nixing the coffee and grabbing a Starbucks Refreshers for a boost of energy without sabotaging my sleep is a win.
I’m excited for what the next few weeks will bring because with every passing day fall gets a little bit closer and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will be here before we know it! Hopefully you can implement a few of these easy tips to make your life a little easier as we enter the very busy second half of the year. With a revitalizing blend of sparkling fruit juices, b vitamins, and ginseng Starbucks Refreshers™ has all the goodness you need to get the most out of today.
6 Comments
Trina - Baby Shopaholic
July 30, 2015 at 11:52 amI’m totally going to need some of these after baby comes!
Sonya
July 30, 2015 at 5:15 pmI’ve never tried these, but my mom loves them.
Mimi
August 6, 2015 at 6:59 amThey taste really good. I like the fizz of sodas so it gave me a little of that without the sugar. I enjoy them.
Tiani
July 31, 2015 at 6:27 pmWow! You sound so much like me. The beginning of the school year also is the start of busy season for us as well. All of our birthdays fall toward the end of the year. Not to mention, holidays, sports, and other activities. I definitely get it, and I’m actually kind of nervous. One thing that I have to get better at though is planning. You mentioning that confirms to me that it’s definitely worth it. I’ll also have to try these Refreshers. Never had them before but they look good, and anything that gives me that extra boost all while tasting good and eliminating the crash is a win in my book. Great post!
Mimi
August 6, 2015 at 7:00 amThey really taste so good. Yes! You have to plan, when I don’t it throws my whole week off. I used to not be this way but once I realized what a life changer planning is for me I have been all over it.
Suzanna
August 7, 2015 at 8:43 pmI haven’t tried the Refreshers, but I am so very susceptible to the afternoon dip as well. I’ll give the refreshers a try!