How to Get Out of the Midday Slump

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We have all experienced it – an hour or two after lunch, when you still have a couple 
hours of work left, you start experience exhaustion. This slump is when you go for that 
extra cup of coffee and sugary snacks to give yourself a little energy boost. While this is 
okay some of the time, it shouldn’t be what you rely on every single day.

Here are some better methods for getting out of your midday slump.


Get Up and Move Your Body

The first thing you can do to get out of that midday slump is to get some light exercise. 
Even if all you have time for during your afternoon break at work is to do some stretches 
or take a quick walk around the building, that is still going to help you get a little natural 
energy boost. 


Pump Yourself Up With Music

Music can do wonderful things for your mood, especially when you’re feeling tired and 
low energy. Listen to your favorite upbeat music that you love to sing or dance to. This 
is a sign that it would be a great way to wake up. Whether you listen with headphones 
for a few minutes or you actually allow yourself a mini dance party, it will get you right 
out of that midday slump. 


Choose Your Food Wisely

What you eat during different times of the day can also impact your energy levels. If you 
start your day with protein and healthy fats, you will notice a boost in your energy that 
lasts a little longer. But if you have a lot of sugar and simple carbs in your breakfast or 
lunch, you will get that big energy crash within a few hours. 

When you do eat carbs during the day, try to stick to the high energy carbs, like fresh 
fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and fortified cereal.


Dealing with low energy throughout the day can make it hard to focus on your 
responsibilities, but we have more tips for you here [insert link]. 

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