If you’re always tired in the afternoon, read this:
Most people lose 2-3 hours daily to the afternoon slump.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Imagine you reclaiming 14+ hours weekly of high energy.
You could:
• Boost productivity
• Deepen relationships
• Get in the best shape of your life
6 steps to beat the slump…
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Imagine you reclaiming 14+ hours weekly of high energy.
You could:
• Boost productivity
• Deepen relationships
• Get in the best shape of your life
6 steps to beat the slump…
1) Follow Japan's 80% Rule
"Eat until you're only 80% full."
Overeating causes the body to divert blood and energy to digestion (causing drowsiness).
Nobody has time for a food comma.
Instead, at lunch:
• Prioritize nutritious, whole foods
• Stop eating at 80%
"Eat until you're only 80% full."
Overeating causes the body to divert blood and energy to digestion (causing drowsiness).
Nobody has time for a food comma.
Instead, at lunch:
• Prioritize nutritious, whole foods
• Stop eating at 80%
2) Stay Hydrated
Your brain is 73% water.
Dehydration impairs decision-making and causes low energy.
Get your brain the water it deserves:
• Drink 0.5-1 fl oz per lb of bodyweight
• Carry a water flask everywhere you go
Hydrate, think clearly, keep that energy.
Your brain is 73% water.
Dehydration impairs decision-making and causes low energy.
Get your brain the water it deserves:
• Drink 0.5-1 fl oz per lb of bodyweight
• Carry a water flask everywhere you go
Hydrate, think clearly, keep that energy.
3) Use a Standing Desk
Our ancestors used to hunt mammoths.
Now we sit at desks for 8 hours every day.
Then we watch TV for another 3 hours (on average).
Humans aren’t built for this…
Our ancestors used to hunt mammoths.
Now we sit at desks for 8 hours every day.
Then we watch TV for another 3 hours (on average).
Humans aren’t built for this…
87% of those using a standing desk report increased energy.
Simply, we’re wired to be alert when standing.
I use Fully Jarvis, but there are cheaper options (including desktop conversions).
Get a standing desk, take walking meetings, move your body daily.
Simply, we’re wired to be alert when standing.
I use Fully Jarvis, but there are cheaper options (including desktop conversions).
Get a standing desk, take walking meetings, move your body daily.
4) Optimize Your Work Environment
Activate your 5 senses:
👂: Listen to Hans Zimmer
👁️: Hide bad triggers (phone)
👃: Use an aromatherapy diffuser (peppermint & lemon promote focus)
👋: Set a cool room temp for alertness (69-72°)
👅: Hydrate; stock healthy snacks
Activate your 5 senses:
👂: Listen to Hans Zimmer
👁️: Hide bad triggers (phone)
👃: Use an aromatherapy diffuser (peppermint & lemon promote focus)
👋: Set a cool room temp for alertness (69-72°)
👅: Hydrate; stock healthy snacks
5) Set a Pomodoro Timer
Recenter your focus after lunch with a Pomodoro timer.
I like Focus To-Do, a Chrome extension.
Set a timer in the app for 25 mins on, 5 mins off.
25 mins of pure focus is science-backed:
It's cognitively challenging but feels attainable.
Recenter your focus after lunch with a Pomodoro timer.
I like Focus To-Do, a Chrome extension.
Set a timer in the app for 25 mins on, 5 mins off.
25 mins of pure focus is science-backed:
It's cognitively challenging but feels attainable.
6) Power Nap (Optional)
Einstein. Thatcher. da Vinci.
All famous nappers.
If you work from home,
Take a midday power nap.
You’ll get two days of energy in one.
Einstein. Thatcher. da Vinci.
All famous nappers.
If you work from home,
Take a midday power nap.
You’ll get two days of energy in one.
Effective napping is two-fold:
• Length: Naps >30 mins might put you in REM, inducing sleep inertia (grogginess)
• Time of day: Napping past 3pm often hurts evening sleep (prioritize 7+ hours nightly).
Find your sweet spot of length and time.
• Length: Naps >30 mins might put you in REM, inducing sleep inertia (grogginess)
• Time of day: Napping past 3pm often hurts evening sleep (prioritize 7+ hours nightly).
Find your sweet spot of length and time.
TL;DR Beat the Afternoon Slump:
• Follow the 80% Eating Rule
• Stay hydrated
• Use a standing desk
• Activate your 5 senses
• Set a Pomodoro timer
• Take a 20-min power nap (optional)
Keep that energy.
• Follow the 80% Eating Rule
• Stay hydrated
• Use a standing desk
• Activate your 5 senses
• Set a Pomodoro timer
• Take a 20-min power nap (optional)
Keep that energy.
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