Study reveals when we crave a power-up the most

Summer break is over for many of us, so our batteries should be fully charged again! …Or are they? Jaxon got curious about America’s overall energy levels and checked when we’re leveling up and when we’re in desperate need of a power-up.

Here’s what we found:

• Americans feel least energetic on Mondays at 2:18 PM
• Energy levels dip the most in January and peak in June
• On average, an energy dip lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes
• The biggest energy boost comes on Fridays at 11:06 AM
• Most people (33%) reach for coffee for an energy boost

Energy is lowest on Monday afternoons

Having trouble getting started after the weekend? You’re not alone. Our survey shows that most Americans feel least energetic on Mondays. But there are some exceptions. Like Connecticut, Virginia, and Wisconsin, where energy dips lowest on Thursdays. In Washington State, people feel most sluggish on Wednesdays. In Massachusetts and Utah, on the other hand, energy is lowest on Fridays.

Afternoons are the hardest time of day. Nationwide, people feel least energetic between 11:42 AM and 4:30 PM, with the average low at 2:18 PM.

Americans feel most energetic on Friday mornings in June

Luckily, we still get some energy highs too. On average, people feel most energized on Friday mornings, with the peak occurring at 11:06 AM. Connecticut reaches its peak earliest, at 7:55 AM, while Delaware experiences it latest, at 1:15 PM. Overall, energy levels are highest in June, followed by July and May.

The average energy dip lasts over an hour

Of course, an energy dip can be frustrating. But don’t worry, it passes. On average, Americans feel that an energy slump lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. There are, however, significant differences across the country. In Nevada, people get through their slump fastest, in just 46 minutes. Delaware, on the other hand, has it worst, with an average energy dip lasting 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Coffee is the most popular energy booster

Lacking the magical power-ups we know from video games, we have to find our energy boosters elsewhere. With that in mind, we asked respondents what they consider the best remedy for fighting off a dip. The answer? Coffee. One in three respondents (33%) said they reach for the “black gold” when their energy levels drop. A slightly smaller share, 31%, prefer to take a break, while one in five (20%) would rather stretch their legs and move around a bit. In addition, 7% go for a snack, 3% turn to a podcast, 2% opt for a bit of socializing, 2% prefer gaming, and 2% choose something else.

Funny thing is, people who turn to gaming to feel more energized report the shortest dips, lasting an average of 58 minutes. Those who choose to stretch their legs as an energy booster, on the other hand, experience the longest dips, averaging 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Methodology

Jaxon.gg conducted a nationwide online survey on August 25 among 2,000 U.S. residents to gain insights into Americans’ energy dips and peaks. Respondents were asked about their gender, age, and state of residence, as well as the day, time, and month when they generally feel least and most energetic. They were also asked how long their average energy dip lasts and what remedies they use to counter it.

Of all respondents, 55% identified as female, 44% as male, and 1% as non-binary. The average age was 43 years. The following states were excluded due to insufficient data: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.