The Weekly Sugar Rush - 3 ways to power through your day
It hits like clockwork. Somewhere between 2:00 and 4:00 PM, your energy dips, your brain fogs, and your motivation takes a coffee break without you.
Sound familiar?
The afternoon slump is a real thing—but it doesn’t have to be your daily ritual. With just a few small shifts, you can feel energized, focused, and ready to tackle the rest of your day.
Here are 3 smart, simple tips to kick that slump to the curb.
Lets adjust lunch. Heavy, carb-loaded meals (think: pasta, white bread, sugary drinks) may feel satisfying at the time, but they’re often the cause of that sluggish crash later. Try balancing your plate with protein, healthy fats, and fibre (think: grilled chicken with quinoa and veggies, or a big salad with avocado and seeds). And make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the morning.
Move after you have eaten. When your body slows down, your brain follows. A quick burst of movement can wake everything up. Try a 5 minute walk outside, or going up and down the stairs a few times. It really is that simple!
Try to get natural light. If you’re stuck indoors under artificial lights all day, your internal clock starts to think it’s bedtime by mid-afternoon. Get away from your desk from 10 minutes, sit near natural light or open a window if you can. Natural light can really help to avoid the slump
By the way if you are using caffeine to pick you back up in the afternoon all you are doing is borrowing energy from tomorrow.
With just a few tweaks, you can power through with focus, energy, and maybe even a second wind. The afternoon does not have to feel like wading through treacle!
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