What is a good alternative to coffee to stay awake throughout the day? (other than sleeping 8 hours...)

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Tea! Black and green tea don’t have as much caffeine as coffee but there’s still caffeine, and tea is great for you

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Sometimes I take pre workout powder around 3 so I have some energy at the gym later.

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Try tea and try drinking it at the times best for your body. I started following this chart and it's helped

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Seriously, though, prioritize sleep. Enjoy that black tea. Put a little milk in it. Heaven.

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Standing desk

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Water.

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Green Tea?
You can also try eating fruits or even juices

Diet coke!

Quick walks. Get up and move

Thank you all for the advice!

Take a walk outside in the sunlight after lunch if you can

Lots of water!

Advocare spark is amazing !!!

What’s that? ^^

Red Bull

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Matcha! It is supercharged green tea. Unlike coffee, the caffeine in matcha releases slowly and is more steady so you don’t have dips in energy

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