THE DREADED AFTERNOON SLUMP.
That time during the afternoon where you find yourself low energy, yawning and fighting to stay focused.
We may feel tired in the afternoon because of a natural dip in our biological sleep-wake cycle. However, it can be exacerbated by things like going short on sleep the night before, eating a heavy lunch , or spending all morning working on a tedious assignment.
If you are feeling sluggish in the afternoon, start by asking yourself 3 questions:
Did I eat breakfast?
What did I eat for breakfast? Coffee doesn’t count!
What did I eat for lunch- was it from a vending machine?
Your answers may point to the problem. A cup of coffee on the run for breakfast and a candy bar from the vending machine for lunch may give you the quick jolt of sugar and caffeine you need to get started, but not the long-term fuel you need to keep going. They will only help for a very short time, and it’s not enough to keep the body and brain functioning at their peak.
