Quickly Re-Energise

One of the best ways to maintain attention & improve focus is to re-energise your group.

It’s long been understood that sitting for long periods of time is not good for our bodies. Nor is it useful for generating energy or sustaining long periods of concentration.

The body is designed to move and move frequently. Even small bursts of physical activity and movement, on regular occasions, can be sufficient to allow individuals and groups to remain focused for longer periods of time.

Some of the simplest and quickest activities to boost the energy of your group may last only 10 seconds and can be played in pairs and small groups, while other activities may involve your whole group for up to 10 minutes.

Essential Characteristics of Great Energisers

Energisers are sometimes referred to as brain breaks, minute movers, stretches and warm-up activities. No matter their name, they are ideal for generating lots of short, quick bursts of energy and, often plenty of laughter.

To effectively and quickly re-energise your group, consider activities which feature:

  • Fun and laughter is a major component;
  • Lots of non-threatening interaction;
  • A focus on effort / trying rather than success / failure;
  • Minimal verbal and decision-making skills; and
  • 10 seconds to 10 minutes of play.

If you’re looking for high-energy activities, take a look at our list of running and tag games.

Activity Ideas Which Quickly Re-Energise People

The images below provide links to a sample of really simple, fun energiser games which are drawn from playmeo’s activity database.

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Boy running away from big ball as part of Indiana Jones large group tag game

Indiana Jones

Fun large group tag game to generate energy & laughter.

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Hands tied up with Almost Infinite Circle rope puzzle activity

Almost Infinite Circle

Rope puzzle activity that ignites persistence, laughter & critical thinking.

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Two and a Crayon illustration thumbnail non-verbal communication activity

Two & A Crayon

Non-verbal communication activity that sparks connection & shared leadership.

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Interactive icebreaker game of back tracking

Back Tracking

Interactive icebreaker game that builds connections & mystery.

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Groups of people pointing fingers in the fun guessing game of Detective

Detective

Fun guessing game that builds observation & deduction skills.

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Two people playing the fast-paced group game Switch

Switch

Fast-paced group game that boosts energy & quick thinking.

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Fun individual challenge of Pass Through

Pass Through

Fun individual challenge that develops creative problem-solving.

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Musical notes with talkee bubble for musical guessing game Name That Tune

Name That Tune

Musical guessing game to energise groups & test song knowledge.

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Two people playing Chopsticks finger counting game

Chopsticks

Finger counting game that builds strategy & quick thinking.

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Line of people playing quick energiser game Texas Big Foot

Texas Big Foot

Quick energiser game creating instant laughter & connection.

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Man sitting on seat playing lateral thinking puzzle One Up One Down

One Up One Down

Lateral thinking puzzle to develop observation skills & creative thinking.

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Woman thinking with her Five Senses as part of guided mindfulness exercise

Five Senses

Guided mindfulness exercise to enhance sensory awareness & presence.

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Two lines of people playing fun circle energiser Geared Up

Geared Up

Fun circle energiser to boost memory & create laughter.

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Talkee bubbles from storytelling icebreaker game with positive negative symbols inside

Positive-Negative

Storytelling icebreaker game to spark creativity & connection.

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Creative icebreaker activity If Then cards

If Then

Creative icebreaker activity to boost imagination & rapport.

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Finger pointing in air playing perspective-changing exercise of Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift

Perspective-changing exercise to demonstrate how viewpoints can shift unexpectedly.

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Fun outdoor group game Flungee activity

Flungee

Fun outdoor group game to test team skills & create laughter.

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Two people standing in circle playing Zhwoop hilarious circle game

Zhwoop

Hilarious circle game that creates laughter & connection.

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Two dice as played in Polar Bears & Ice Holes brain teaser game

Polar Bears & Ice Holes

Brain teaser game to challenge observation & logic skills.

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Woman playing energetic strategy game Nerves of Steel about to leave her seat while man is not watching

Nerves of Steel

Energetic strategy game to challenge quick thinking & decision-making.

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Set of hands squiggling as played in Up Nelson team-based guessing game

Up Nelson

Team-based guessing game with strategy & exciting competition.

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Hand tossing dice for On Par interactive dice game

On Par

Interactive dice game to develop mental math skills & friendly competition.

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Three people demonstrating quick elimination game Match & Out

Match & Out

Quick elimination game to energise group focus & reactions.

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Two people passing an object as part of the circle passing game called A What?

A What?

Circle passing game involving an engaging challenge & hilarious confusion.

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