Snack on a Salad
![Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in B vitamins.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s1-snack-on-a-salad.jpg?resize=650px:*&output-quality=75)
Leafy veggies like spinach and kale give you a vitamin B boost. Vitamin B is a part of your cells' energy-making process.
Guzzle Water
![Drinking water helps combat fatigue caused by dehydration.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s2-guzzle-water.jpg)
If you're feeling droopy, you might need to drink more water. One sign of dehydration is fatigue.
Step Outside
![Spending time outdoors in natural sunlight may help you sleep better.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s3-step-outside.jpg)
Not only will a change of scenery and some fresh air wake up your senses, the sun will help regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Try to get at least 30 minutes a day of natural sunlight -- an hour if you have insomnia.
Exercise
![Exercise increases energy levels and releases endorphins.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s4-exercise.jpg)
Moving your body tells your cells you need more energy. Your body will rise to the task and start making more. Exercise also releases endorphins -- the "feel-good" hormones -- and gives you a bit of a natural mood boost.
Keep a Routine
![Keeping a routine will help you be alert during the day and sleepy at night.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s5-keep-a-routine.jpg)
If you go to bed and wake up at the same times every day, your body will learn when it's time to be alert and when it's wind-down time.
Aromatherapy
![Smelling lemon, peppermint, or eucalyptus essential oils may help you feel more energized and focused.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s6-aromatherapy.jpg)
Certain smells can help jump-start your senses and may help you with focus, energy, and more. To feel more awake, try eucalyptus, lemon, or peppermint.
Pack in the Protein
![Eat protein-rich meals and snacks to keep energy levels up and avoid a sugar crash.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s7-pack-in-the-protein.jpg)
Instead of mindless, carb-heavy grazing to help you stay awake, choose foods that include some protein or healthy fat. They'll stick with you longer and help you avoid a sugar crash.
Take a Break From Screens
![Limit screen time and eyestrain to ward off fatigue.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s8-take-a-break-from-screens.jpg)
Feeling sleepy may be your eyes' way of telling you they need a pause from focusing on screens. To avoid eyestrain, look off into the distance and away from your computer or phone regularly as you work.
Power Nap
![Take a short 15- to 30-minute nap to feel more alert and boost your mood.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s9-power-nap.jpg)
Sometimes your body just needs a sleep reset. A 15- to 30-minute shut-eye session can help you feel more alert and improve your mood.
Chew Gum
![Chewing gum increases alertness, improves reaction times and attention, and boosts productivity.](https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/slideshow/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine/10-ways-to-feel-awake-without-caffeine-s10-chew-gum.jpg)
Some studies show gum chewing can kick up your alertness, help you react faster, and improve your attention and boost productivity during the workday.
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