But what about emotionally - can breakfast alone be enough to get you motivated for your day? Getting your day off on the right start doesn't mean walking into your office on a full stomach. It means walking in on a full stomach and a full set of ideas.

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The stress of unemployment can really take a toll on ones confidence and state of mind. For some individuals, it could lead to
depression, for others - a mere lack of motivation and feeling of hopelessness. Employment is one of the main structures that
helps individuals in our society to feel positive, develop financial independence, as well as establish hope for the future.
Even for those with jobs, motivation is a hard state to attain and maintain. Businesses are losing thousands of hours' worth of
productivity each year - with staff being distracted from their jobs by everything from 'cyber-surfing to taking 5coffee breaks a day
instead of making it with some coffee beverage recipes (which by the way may leave you broke considering the raise in
recent coffee prices).
In a recent survey conducted by silicon.com, results found that "While cyber-loafing was identified by 23 per cent of respondents
as the main obstacle to a productive workforce, 'low staff morale and lack of motivation' was identified by 32 per cent of
respondents."
So, besides the short-term benefits of early morning coffee consumption, what are some alternatives to getting motivated for
work?
Stimulate your mind and your mouth
It has been proven time and time again that having breakfast in the morning gives you a nutritional boost both physically and
mentally. But what about emotionally - can breakfast alone be enough to get you motivated for your day? Getting your day off on
the right start doesn't mean walking into your office on a full stomach. It means walking in on a full stomach and a full set of ideas.
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