Feel Good Effect 143: How to Beat the Afternoon Slump: 12 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Energy All Day
May 20, 2020
Feeling drained in the afternoon? Discover 12 science-based strategies to reclaim your energy! Learn about the importance of hydration and balanced meals to stabilize blood sugar. Explore quick daily routines that can make a big difference and how the timing of caffeine plays a crucial role. Incorporate short bursts of movement, breathing exercises, and even music to lift your mood. Plus, get tips on improving sleep quality for sustained energy. Get ready to beat that slump!
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Burnout Commute Turning Point
- Robyn described working 60-hour weeks with a newborn and feeling bone-tired on her commute home.
- She used sugar and caffeine as a Band-Aid and crashed every afternoon until she changed habits.
Band-Aids Cause Bigger Crashes
- Robyn realized sugar and caffeine provide quick energy but cause inevitable crashes.
- She connected earlier-day choices to later exhaustion and changed habits for lasting energy.
Use Four Micro-Routines Daily
- Do set up four micro-wellness routines: Refresh, Revive, Reset, and Rest across the day.
- Do use five- to ten-minute rituals at each point to 'put points in the bank' for sustained energy.
