Twelve Ways to Conquer the Mid-Day Slump

Keeping your energy up after lunchtime sometimes seems to be an impossible feat. Don't fall victim to your Mid-Day Slump by trying some of these 12 helpful tips.

Ways to Conquer the Mid-Day Slump

Does 2:30PM roll around and you are hit with an energy dip that makes even the simplest task seem impossible? Yeah, we deal with it to and HATE it!

Here are 12 ways to fight the dreaded mid-day slump...

• GET UP AND MOVE: Sometimes it's just as simple as getting the blood flowing to refocus and recharge.
• DRINK A LITTLE WATER: Dehydration can cause fatigue, so make sure to swig some H2O.
• GET YOUR SNACK ON: Snacks high in protein and carbs such as nuts, seeds, cheese, and whole grain crackers can help give you a boost.
• AVOID HEAVY LUNCHES: A heavy lunch (especially one that is carb heavy) could be making you sleepy.
• CUT DOWN ON SCREEN TIME: Looking at a screen for too long can cause eye strain which could result in fatigue.
• LISTEN TO SOME TUNES: Music is energizing, so try listening to your favorite music.
• TAKE A POWER NAP: Put on your SleepPhones® headphones and take that nap your body needs.
• GET MORE SLEEP: Recommended sleep time for adults is between 7-9 hours, so try your best to get that much.
• STEP OUTSIDE: Simply stepping outside on a sunny day could improve your mood and increase brain function.
• MEDITATE: Stress can cause fatigue. Give meditation a try to relax a little.
• AVOID SUGARY FOODS: Sugar is a short-term energy source and could possibly cause you to crash later on.
• CHAT WITH SOMEONE: Sometimes some chatter around the water cooler is all you need to re-energize.

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