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It's 2 p.m. and you're about ready for a nap. Where did all your energy go? It turns out that some of your daily habits are to blame for the energy you lack in your life. Here are a few things to fix in order to help you get that energy back!

#1 Being Addicted to Email: You'd think, that you would be saving energy by having things at your fingertips. You can check your email, your voicemail, your IMs, all from your phone now a days, and it's supposed to make things more convenient for you. It's supposed to save your time. However, multitasking drains you out even faster. Here's what you can do. Limit yourself to when you check your emails. You don't have to check it right when you hear that beep. Instead, check it hourly. As for simple reminders? Write it down & take care of it later.

#2 Visual Clutter: Some of us may be used to living that way. Folders, papers, all over the desk. Clothes all of the floor and bed, and the pile of dishes at the sink. But we're not meant to live that way. "Clutter signals a disorder, which makes us anxious. Our brains sense that anxiety." Here's what you can do. Clean. Get organized. Allow your eyes to rest from time to time instead of having it dart around from mess to mess. Clear the folders and the papers on the desk. Do some laundry, and tackle those dishes.

#3 Being Bored: It happens, we tend to have those "I'm Bored.." moments. We don't want to get up because what we have to do, is not fun. We lack motivation, and boredom takes over. However, being who we are, we like seeing results, and we like seeing them fast. So getting things done gives us that mental energy boost. However, if we're bored, lazy, and unmotivated to do anything, we deprive ourselves from that natural high. Instead, find something to work for. Make a promise to yourself and treat yourself, when everything's done and in order. A hard day's work, deserves some kind of treat that you don't have to wait the end of the week for.

#4 Poor Posture: You already know that poor posture is bad for you, but it also zaps up your energy. "When you sit for long periods of time, you tend to slump forward, leading to rounded shoulders and a tilted lower spine. Your muscles contract, and blood flow is impaired." Because of this, the amount of oxygen to your brain is limited. It's simple to fix this one. Sit up straight! And get up every now and then to stretch, get a glass of water and walk around.