How to overcome the mid-afternoon energy slump

If you find you are depending more and more on beating your midday slump with lots of caffeine, you may want to read this:How to Beat Your Mid-Day Slump Without Caffeine. In a nutshell:

1. Limit your carb intake—and hydrate
2. Work while standing (and inhaling good smells)
3. Turn off your phone early—and get enough sleep
4. Move your body for 15 minutes
5. Incorporate music and meditation

I find #1 especially hard, because I will often eat a carby treat with my afternoon coffee to keep going. But it doesn’t last long.

A variation of #4 is stretch. While you may not have much room to move around, stretching is always possible and may help you in other ways.

Good luck!