According to a new survey, 38% of Americans feel like they're running on empty most of the week.
A study of 2,000 adults looked at the average person's energy levels throughout the day and found that 38% felt low on energy at least four days a week.
The same percentage said this drop in energy levels would lead to burnout in 2023.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Electrolyte Drink Mix, IV fluidThe survey found respondents were keen to find solutions to burnout and highlighted the link between drink choice and managing energy levels.
When respondents are in a slump, they say they boost their energy by drinking a caffeinated beverage (63%), a glass of water (47%), or something with sugar (46%).
Half (50%) of those surveyed rely on energy drinks to get through bad days, and one in five say they consume an energy drink every day.
However, only 39% said they were likely to have water nearby throughout the day, ranking it below coffee (44%), juice (41%) and soda (39%).
What's more, 44% admit they are “multi-drink goblins” who always have at least three drinks on their desk.
“When consumers feel low in energy or burnout, they often resort to drinking a variety of sugary and caffeinated beverages, with little or no added benefit. No. While these drinks may give you a quick boost of energy, consuming too much caffeine or sugar can worsen the very fatigue you're trying to overcome,” says Liquid IV Scientific Research and Development. said Dr. Sai Chalvadi, Vice President.
It is important to pay attention to energy levels, as low energy affects respondents more mentally (23%) than physically (17%) or emotionally (16%) in this study. I also understand that.
38% said all three aspects had an impact.
Respondents recognized their role in maintaining energy in and out of what they drink, with 78% admitting they could do better to maintain energy throughout the day.
On average, respondents notice their power goes out by 2:44 p.m.
Not hydrating properly can also affect your energy in the long run. Americans who experienced burnout said their symptoms started within the first half of the year (71%), and 28% said it lasted for more than a week.
When reflecting on their experiences, most respondents said that family-related stress (50%) and work-related stress (45%) were the causes of burnout.
Inadequate hydration, which may have led to low energy levels, also played a role in 38% of people who have turned down an outing or event in the past month because they were unable to continue.
And nearly 8 in 10 of these respondents admitted to feeling FOMO in these instances (79%).
Vacations don't get any easier either.
One in five people said they had little or no energy after the end of the year festivities.
A surprising 85% of Americans feel they will need time to recover mentally or physically by the end of 2023 after indulging in extravagant food and drinks over the holidays, and 29% of respondents said they will need time to recover mentally or physically They say it will take at least a few weeks.
Looking to the future, the majority of respondents are keen to avoid burnout as much as possible in 2024 (79%), and 74% are interested in boosting their energy levels in the new year.
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Three in four people want to get more out of their day than just “getting by” (78%), and to get there they can do this by eating nutritious food (57%) or getting more sleep. (54%) are actively engaged in drinking alcohol. Drink more water to stay hydrated (46%).
“Functional hydration products enriched with electrolytes are designed to provide superior hydration and can provide benefits beyond just relieving symptoms associated with dehydration. It could be a better proposition for consumers looking for healthier alternatives to
“Although it is still a developing field of research, numerous observational and clinical studies conducted over the past 20 years have shown the significant effects of hydration on factors such as fatigue, mood, mental alertness, cognition, and working memory. Consistently emphasizes the impact that our choices matter and that we develop habits that support long-term vitality and resilience by incorporating beverages that provide both energy and hydration. I can.”
