5 Tips To Keep Your Brain Active Throughout the Day

This post is sponsored by Zynga, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Throughout the day, I sometimes find myself in a lull where I am starting to feel sleepy and unmotivated. Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee, I found that stimulating my brain in other ways is more beneficial in the long run. Here are my 5 tips to keep your brain active throughout the day.

Play a game

YAY, Words with Friends is one of my favorite iPhone games. Now it’s better and more clever than ever.

To be honest, it’s the only game on my phone! I love being able to jump into the game whenever I have a moment. My husband and I used to be really competitive in the game, so I am excited to challenge him to a game again.

Find me under ‘pinkonthecheek’ and let’s play!

Go for a hike

Getting outdoors is not only good for me but great for Mochi! Whenever I am starting to feel a little stir-crazy at home, I strap on Mochi’s leash and walk around the neighborhood.

Cooking

This sounds funny, but if I am getting bored, I like to cook!

It allows me to relax and focus on the recipe but also allows me to catch up on meal prep for the week.

Reading

I know I need to catch up on my summer reading list. It’s a bad habit but instead of reading, I have been picking up my phone to get on Instagram.

This summer I am trying to do better and finish at least 3 books. If you have a favorite book this year, share them below in the comments!

Exercise

One of the perks of working at home is that I can easily fit in time to exercise. Depending on the day, I get up around 6:00 am and head to the gym.

If I am feeling like a slug, I will opt for working out after my morning meetings or in the afternoon. But it’s a great way for me to take a break from work and sweat it out!

If you are feeling unmotivated throughout the day, what do you like to do to stimulate your brain? Share below in the comments!