1.Chewing Gum
If you have a big meeting or exam approaching and instantly need to feel more alert, try chewing on some mint-flavoured gum. Researchers at Coventry University found that chewing mint-flavored gum can dramatically decrease feelings of tiredness, while separate research has shown that chewing gum can improve test scores and improve memory by 35 per cent.
2.Being Disconnected
If you’re dwelling on a problem but just can’t find the right solution, spending some time in the outdoors disconnected from your laptop and mobile phone could give your brain the boost it needs. Research results published in the journal PLOS ONE showed that adults performed nearly 50 per cent better in a creativity test after participating in a four to six day hike, during which no electronic devices were allowed, perhaps due to the combination of exposure to nature and a decrease in digital stress.
