•   Compendent
  • Business
  • Home & Garden
  • Wellness
  • Nonprofit
  • Life
  • Blogs We ♥
  • Contact
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hide Search

7 Quick (and Effective) Ways to Avoid an Afternoon Slump

by Compendent ·  3 min read  ·  August 28, 2019

7 Quick (and Effective) Ways to Avoid an Afternoon Slump

One reasons workplace vending machines make so much money is because, by mid-afternoon, employees are often looking for something to get them past their slump. Usually this “something” is sugary or caffeine-filled, hopefully giving them the energy they need to make it through the rest of the day.

While this type of tactic often works, eating too many sweet treats can derail your goal of healthy eating and drinking a cup of coffee or energy drink too late in the day can make it even harder to fall asleep that night, further compounding your fatigue the following day.

So, if you normally struggle with a mid-afternoon slump, yet you don’t want to increase your waistline or wind up giving yourself insomnia, here are a few quick—yet effective—ways to keep your energy levels intact.

Set After-Lunch Goals

If you’re the type of person who feels energized after setting your morning goals, why not take advantage of this same effect after lunch? When you get through with lunch and are ready to get back to work, make a list of the top two or three things you want to complete before the end of the day. This will help reenergize you, more so than setting all of your goals at the beginning of the day.

Schedule Something Fun for the Afternoon

Even though you may still have to work, another way to avoid an afternoon slump is to use these later-in-the-day hours to take care of the tasks that you enjoy. Then, instead of sitting there and wondering how you’re going to make it through the rest of the day, you’re actually excited that the afternoon has arrived.

Stay Active

If you can’t do something fun post-lunch, at least stay physically active. The more you move around, the less time you have to focus on how tired you are. Plus, expending a little bit of energy has a way of creating more, which is one reason why health experts suggest that new exercisers commit to just 5 minutes of exercise a day. Typically, once they begin, they’ll keep going.

Eat an Energy-Boosting Lunch

The foods you eat at lunchtime have a direct impact on how much energy you’ll have in the hours that follow. Case in point: eat a big Thanksgiving dinner (complete with tryptophan-containing turkey) and it’s lights out. But if you fuel your body with energy-boosting foods, such as a salad with grilled chicken or a cup of veggie soup, your tummy won’t be begging you to sleep.

Grab Some Quick Zzzs

Speaking of sleep, if you work from home or have access to a place where you can lie down for 10 minutes or so, a quick nap after lunch may be just what you need to put some pep back into your step for the rest of the day. Just make sure you set an alarm so you don’t wind up sleeping the afternoon away, which will likely make you feel even worse.

Take a Walk on Your Break

Fresh air has a way of rejuvenating the body, as well as the mind. So why not take your afternoon break and head outdoors? Go for a nice brisk walk and, by the time you get back, you’ll be ready to dive back into work.

Consider Why You’re So Tired

Afternoon slumps can be caused by a number of things, from not getting enough sleep the night before to feeling as if your life doesn’t have purpose. Therefore, until you identify the real reason you get tired after lunch, you’re a dog chasing its tail. Admittedly, the reasons may change from time to time, but if you find a common theme, it’s worth paying attention to it.

Filed Under: Wellness Tagged With: lunch, setting goals, sleep

Primary Sidebar

RECENT POSTS

How to Live with More Intention in a Distracted World

April 18, 2025

Journaling as a Tool for PTSD Recovery

March 24, 2025

Sports and Mental Health in Adolescents

February 17, 2025

5 Tips on Designing the Interior of Your New Office Space

October 9, 2024

Why You Should Also Think About Your Garage During Renovations

September 17, 2024

Recent Posts

Maximize Sales with Strategic Seasonal Merchandising

How to Build a Strong Employer Brand to Attract Quality Candidates

The Influence of Genetics on Mental Health Disorders

Carré d’Or Charm: A Guide to Monaco’s Most Exclusive Real Estate

Aftercare Planning and Support Post-IOP Treatment

Related Articles


Sleep and Cancer: Tips for Patients Fighting Insomnia

Sleep and Cancer: Tips for Patients Fighting Insomnia

Business Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

Business Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

Want to Look and Feel Better Almost Instantly? Try These 3 Things

Want to Look and Feel Better Almost Instantly? Try These 3 Things

Founding Sponsors
AV Programming Associates Christina DeBusk Greenlock Capital Long Beach Architect Purrfect Serving Canned Cat Food Cutters Smith Farms Custom Furniture VitalChurch Ministry
Scroll

© 2025 Compendent.com. All Rights Reserved.
Web Design by Modmacro℠

Sitemap  |  Advertising