Feeling sluggish? A few simple tricks can help you feel more awake, Fox News reports.

Get an Energy Boost From Trying Something New

New experiences give you a rush.

In other words, take a trip or learn Spanish and you may also feel inspired to start a new project at home or work.

Get an Energy Boost From Moving Around

The more active you are, the better your circulation will be,” said internist Jacob Teitelbaum.

If you have a desk job, get up throughout the day―once an hour is ideal―to give your body breaks from activities such as typing and staring at the computer. Also, stand up when you’re on the phone or pace around the office. When you’re stuck seated, like on a long car ride, do neck rolls and shoulder shrugs and circle your feet to keep blood circulating.

Get an Energy Boost From Deep Breathing

Shallow breathing prevents the body from getting enough oxygen. 

Dr. Andrew Weil, the author of Healthy Aging suggests you do a simple breathing exercise twice a day or whenever you feel yourself losing steam: Put the tip of your tongue against the ridge behind your upper teeth. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound. Then inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of seven, and exhale through your mouth for a count of eight. Repeat for a total of four breaths.

Get an Energy Boost From Exercise

You need only 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week, to get the cardiovascular benefits that lead to increased vitality,” said Dr. Woodson Merrell, director of integrative medicine at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

There’s good evidence that simply walking regularly can boost energy. 

Get an Energy Boost From Grazing

"Eating consistently keeps your blood-sugar level even, " said Molly Kimball, a registered dietitian at the Ochsner Clinic’s Elmwood Fitness Center, in New Orleans.

Ideally, all your meals and snacks should contain complex carbohydrates (produce, whole grains) to provide fuel, and protein (nuts, cheese) to give you endurance. 

Snacks of refined carbs, like cookies and pretzels, provide an initial rush, but the body burns them quickly and your energy soon flags. To satiate a sweet tooth, try dark chocolate. It contains the chemical phenylethylamine, which increases energy by improving mood and attention span.

Get an Energy Boost From Doing Things That Lift Your Spirits

Fun people, rhythmic music, and funny movies can boost your energy level, researchers have found.

"In fact,anything that makes you feel good may raise your level of endorphins―the same chemicals that are released when you exercise," Weil said.

Listening to music invigorates the body by activating several areas of the brain at once.

Get an Energy Boost From Drinking Fluids

Your body needs water to transport oxygen to your cells. Deprive yourself of sufficient liquids and you may feel tired or get headaches. While there’s no magic number for the amount of liquid to consume in a day, experts say you should try to drink at least four tall glasses of water or low-calorie beverages, such as Propel or Crystal Light.

Try to limit yourself to one cup of coffee in the morning and, if you must and it doesn’t interfere with falling asleep at night, a half cup after lunch. Consider switching to green tea, which contains caffeine but also theanine, a calming substance that counteracts the jitters from caffeine.

Get an Energy Boost From Obsessing Less

To rewire an overwrought mind, Merrell suggests doing some form of mind-body exercise, like meditation, practicing yoga, or engaging in regular prayer. For a quick fix, Teitelbaum suggests this trick: “Ask yourself, ‘Am I in imminent danger?’

Get an Energy Boost From Going Outside

At least once during the workday, get out of the office. Studies show that spending time outdoors provides a boost by reducing stress hormones and lowering blood pressure.

"Sunlight can also increase the body’s production of serotonin, which lifts mood and increases energy," Teitelbaum said.