5 Ways to Boost Your Midday Mental Slump

Turn the midday slump into a time of power and productivity Most people feel droopy after lunch, and there are many theories on why this is. Sleep doctors will say it’s a natural body rhythm. Nutrition experts might blame the digestive process. Some productivity experts will shrug their shoulders and say, hey, maybe it’s just not realistic to be productive for eight or nine hours straight. But whatever the reason, there is a dead zone for many of us in the midday that is just begging for an energy makeover. Here five ways to turn the middle of the day into a power zone. To Feel Like a Superhero… Play the game of threes. Do three things you absolutely do not want to do. This sounds counterintuitive but works surprisingly well. Challenge yourself to bang out three tasks you’re not excited about. For example, paying a bill; replying to that email you’ve been putting off to Aunt Shirley; booking a hotel for the bat mitzvah. Set a time limit and see if you can do them within it. You might be surprised how fast tasks begin to feel like “points” and “scores.” To Be Nice to Your Adrenal Glands… Reach for a turmeric latte, matcha green tea, or tulsi tea instead of a second cup of coffee. Coffee in moderation is fine but it causes the adrenal glands to release adrenaline, which over time actually becomes a stressor on the body. To Make Better Decisions… Take a nap. According to research recently published in The Journal of Sleep Research, a short bout ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Publishers Self-Help Spirituality & Health Adrenal Glands Adrenaline energy goals midday slump Naps Productivity Sleep Source Type: blogs