URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / January 2016 / Find More Energy When You Come Home Find More Energy When You Come Home If you’re flopping on the couch at the end of the day instead of tackling your to-do list, try these energizing tips: Revive with 20 minutes of exercise. Take a 25-minute nap. (Studies show a short snooze is perfect for improving alertness.) Stave off afternoon blahs with snacks of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and protein. Avoid candy and chips. Become a better night sleeper by easing into bed. Read, take a hot bath, and avoid computer screens before bedtime. Try these four strategies over the next seven days, and see if you get more done. Global Administrator | 1/7/2016 You may also like Let Nature Rejuvenate You Danger of Drowsy Driving Fatigue and Productivity Taking Care of Yourself at Work