Using Caffeine Science to Beat Burnout in the Workplace

GreenEyedGuide is now GEG Research and Consulting

Where It All Began

I’ve been helping people manage fatigue and caffeine use for decades now. DECADES. It’s hard to believe I’ve been studying caffeine and energy drinks for almost 20 years now – my goodness, I’m getting old…

In those years I’ve witnessed the evolution of the energy drink: in 2003 every energy drink looked like Red Bull or Monster Energy; now some energy drinks are indistinguishable from ready-to-drink coffees, teas, and juice beverages. Along with the evolution of the caffeinated beverage, my business has evolved too. I’m happy to announce that “GreenEyedGuide” is now “GEG Research and Consulting”. GEG, for short, is your expert in managing fatigue and caffeine use in the workplace.

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The Importance of Fatigue and Caffeine

New Name, Same Mission

My ambition as the “GreenEyedGuide” has always been to help people see caffeinated beverages the way I do, through my green eyes. I wanted to share my science background to help people make the best choices for themselves, based on facts, not fear.

This is what inspired me to write and publish my books, “Are You a Monster or a Rock Star – A Guide to Energy Drinks” and “How to Get Sh*t Done When You Feel Like Sh*t”.

How to Perform Your Best When Feeling Your Worst

With the new business name and slogan comes a sharper focus to the “HOW” behind my “WHY”. With my 5 Levels of Fatigue system, I can help people who struggle with stress and sleep deprivation. My workshops explore the relationship between caffeine, performance, and mental health. As a result, my 5 Levels of Fatigue Workshop helps people perform their best when feeling their worst.

Caffeine and Fatigue Research and Consulting

I published my energy drink book in 2013. In 2020, I’ve got a new book and several research papers in the works. I’ve also got a new partnership with the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Association, and I look forward to leading more workshops with first responders. Suffice to say, it’s going to be a very busy year…

Thank you for joining me in this new chapter.

The Energy Drink Guide is now on Audible! Listen to “Are You a Monster or a Rock Star” for FREE!

In August 2013 a book I’d been working on for 10 years was finally published! Now, August 2017, it’s available as an audiobook! My only regret is it took me so long to save enough to make this happen – I’m guessing if you’re busy enough to need caffeine, you’re busy enough to prefer an audiobook over the real thing.

Since I first started studying biochemistry and energy drinks in 2003, my biggest goal has been to help people consume caffeine safely.

Here’s how you can listen for free and help me promote “my baby”:

STEP ZERO: Make sure you’re not signed in to Amazon or Audible. If you already have an Audible account, skip to the bottom for Step Three.

 

STEP ONE: Visit this link and get a 30-day trial of Audible along with my book:

http://www.audible.com/offers/30free?asin=B074R1GR94

You should see a page that looks like this:

http://www.audible.com/offers/30free?asin=B074R1GR94

STEP TWO: Click “Sign Up Today & Save” and complete the check-out process

If you already have an Audible Account:

STEP THREE: You can use this link to find my book: 

https://www.audible.com/pd/Health-Fitness/Are-You-a-Monster-or-a-Rock-Star-Audiobook/B074R1GR94/

Audbile Proof of Purchase

That’s it! That’s all! In just a few steps you’ve helped me and put the ultimate guide to the science of energy drinks in your hands (or, ears, I suppose).

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Thank you for helping me share this book. Special thanks to Agent Smith of the Double Cross Committee for bringing my baby to life and for literally giving a voice to all my cheesy puns throughout the book.

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GreenEyedGuide has a new blog: West Coast Meets Midwest

Energy Drink of the Month and the Book Excerpt of the Week will return after I get over this running-induced-cold*. In the meantime, please check out my new blog: West Coast Meets Midwest.

https://westcoastmeetsmidwest.wordpress.com/

*About that running-induced-cold…

Did you know that 🍒cherry juice🍒 can help minimize Exercise-induced Airway Inflammation?
(And In Related News I’ve given myself a cold by running too hard: running➡️Dry throat➡Upper Respiratory Tract symptoms ️➡️Exercise-induced airway inflammation)

We talked about this in a previous Energy Drink of the Month post (refresh your memory…”Get Binged”)

Let’s connect!

GreenEyedGuide to speak at Cal State Fullerton April 26th, 2017

Calling all GreenEyedGuide fans in Southern California! I will be speaking at Cal State Fullerton on April 26th, 2017 as part of the COMM Week L.I.F.E. Symposium. I will be discussing “The 5 Levels of Fatigue” and how to use this system to stay healthy, happy, and energized.

This event will take place at the Titan Student Union, Pub (Lower Level), at Cal State Fullerton, at 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017. Event details are below:

[Event Link]

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Please come support GreenEyedGuide at this free event!

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Watch as CaffeineAddict gives a shout out to GreenEyedGuide’s energy drink book!

When someone named CaffeineAddict endorses your book, it’s a great day. Watch below as CaffeineAddict talks about my book, “Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks — How They Work, Why They Work, How to Use Them Safely”.

CaffeineAddict’s energy drink reviews are funny, informative, and creative. His use of pop up memes always make his reviews fun to watch. Since he’s from Norway so he often finds drinks not available in the US. Even when he reviews products common to the US (such as Monster or RockStar), it’s fun to see how different the formulas and labels are internationally.

This is a great review. I laughed when CaffeineAddict looked at the expiration date. Vitamin B2/Riboflavin is very yellow so maybe it is reacting with something to create that green shine. I felt special when he mentioned the caffeine and sugar content because I always put that question in the comments of his review videos. I am SO GLAD he says people should not mix caffeine and alcohol.

Here’s another reason to watch/follow/support CaffeineAddict – this is (to date) my favorite video on the topic of energy drinks and safety:

You can find CaffeineAddict on YouTube as well as Instagram.

Thanks for your support – enjoy!

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ENERGY DRINK OF THE MONTH YEAR IN REVIEW (YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2…year 3 coming soon…)