Balancing work, school, family, friends and other aspects of life can be stressful. Many people end up abusing stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, in order to enhance their energy levels and get more done. If you feel that stress is what’s driving you to seek energy uppers, you should first take steps to improve your time management skills and learn to say no to people and things that you don’t truly value. Once those skills are in place and you still feel the need to enhance your energy levels, you may want to consider giving yerba mate tea a try.
The beverage comes from the dried leaves of the yerba mate plant and contains caffeine. However, for most people, it doesn’t cause the same sort of jitters that are normally associated with a coffee buzz. The tea also contains a cocktail of vitamins and nutrients, yielding a healthy energy increase that may just be enough to pull you through a hard stimulant craving. You can purchase this herbal tea now at most health stores or online.