5 Tips to Beat the Afternoon Slump Posted By : James Richardsen

For a lot of us, a day with a heavy workload (whether personal or in terms of career) is so accepted it’s almost considered normal. If you find yourself hitting the floor with a long list of things you need to do in the morning, by the time half of the day has gone by your energy may have well been depleted already. While daunting or multiple tasks cannot be avoided, you can nevertheless try to do some things to help you combat afternoon fatigue. Here are just five helpful suggestions to boost your energy:



Drink plenty of water. You’ve probably heard this countless times already, but the importance of drinking plenty of water cannot be underestimated. If your body doesn’t have enough fluids, you will become dehydrated – which will leave you feeling tired. So aside from improving your health, it will also keep your energy constantly replenished. Sodas and sugary drinks don’t count; it should really be water or, at the least, water-packed fruits like orange and celery.



Eat more protein. During breakfast, try to do away with food rich in carbohydrates. Instead, opt for something that’s high in protein. This is because carbohydrates tend to sap your energy, while protein gives you a much-needed boost. You can choose to jumpstart your day with a plateful of bacon, cheese and eggs rather than your usual bagels or donuts.



Take catnaps. You don’t necessarily have to sleep for an hour in the afternoon. But taking 10 to 20 minutes of rest should be enough to get you through the rest of the day. This would be especially helpful if you didn’t have enough sleep the night before.



Listen to music. Add a bit more life to your work routine by listening to music. The reason is that music tends to help our body produce more energy, making us feel less tired and more animated. You can take your pick whatever music you can relate with, as long as it can stimulate you – whether it’s dance hits from the 80s, or renowned opera classics.



Exercise more. Physical inactivity makes your body slow down, so start your day with exercise. You can go jogging outdoors or hump on the treadmill, do a few lapses at the pool or play badminton with your neighbor. It doesn’t matter, as long as your get moving. If you’re in the office, use part of your lunch break to engage yourself in exercise, even if it’s something as simple as walking outdoors.

James Richardsen is a health enthusiast actively involved in the adrenal fatigue community. After suffering from adrenal fatigue for several years he was lucky enough to stumble across some techniques that helped him to beat adrenal fatigue. He has since helped many others overcome adrenal fatigue symptoms and get their life and energy back.