The average worker feels ‘mentally drained’ just four hours into the day, according to research.
A poll of 2,000 adults, revealed just nine per cent claiming they never feel exhausted while at work, with Mondays considered to be the most difficult to get through.
While one in twenty are struggling just an hour after starting work, with the likes of big piles of emails, important calls or presentations likely to lead to them needing a pick-me-up.
It also emerged 77 per cent of adults rely on boosts, including coffee, fresh air or a sweet treat, to get them through the day, needing an average of two to keep them going.
With the first one needed as early as 9.03am – just hours after waking up.
As for the wackier ways people perk themselves up, 29 per cent have resorted to splashing themselves with icy water, while 22 per cent have blasted ‘classic’ tunes from the 90s or 00s.
The Costa Hypeline is a one-day service delivering motivational voice notes from Roman Kemp and Olivia Attwood to those who need a motivational recharge.
Launched by the brand alongside the research, to celebrate their chilled Latte range, voice note pick me ups will be sent out to selected people who message +44 7763218600 until 17th July.
Maddy McKenzie from the coffee company said: “It seems almost everyone needs a little pepping up during the day.
“Whether it’s at the start of the day, or to give a second wind before tackling a meeting or an important email.
“However, it’s not just at work, even putting away the washing can seem daunting until you’ve got yourself motivationally ready.
“We all have those moments where the day starts to drag, and it’s during those times a small boost can make all the difference.
“Whether it’s a quick catch-up with a friend, a stroll in the sunshine or grabbing a coffee, little lifts can shift your mindset and help you power through.”
Of those who need a quick boost, 31 per cent rely on one before ‘starting a big pile of emails’ while 34 per cent do so before tackling housework.
While others rely on pick-me-ups following bigger moments in life, including going back to work after a holiday (43 per cent) or a big weekend or festival (30 per cent).
With 26 per cent searching for some self-motivation by giving themselves a pep talk.
The study also found 70 per cent of Gen Z have ‘underestimated’ how draining the start of a day can be.
And they’re also the most likely age group (64 per cent) to give themselves an out-loud pep talk to recharge before the next task.
Followed by Millennials (54 per cent), with Generation X (34 per cent) and Boomers (27 per cent) among the least likely to self-motivate with their own words of wisdom.
Across all adults, 23 per cent would appreciate a pre-recorded message or voice note from a friend or family member to boost their mood.
But 46 per cent have sadly never received a pep-talk from somebody else, according to the OnePoll.comfigures.
For those who have, 84 per cent admitted it did help prepare them for what they were facing next, with a friendly voice saying ‘you’ve got this’ the message they would find most impactful.
Olivia Attwood, who has teamed up with the brand to lend her voice to The Costa Hypeline, added: “We often underestimate how powerful the little things can be.
“When we build these boosts into our routine, they give us something to look forward to and help break up the day in a positive way.
“When you give yourself those small moments of joy, you’re better equipped to handle whatever the day throws at you.
“It’s not about doing more, it’s about feeling better while you do it.”