YAAWWWNNN…!!!! The afternoon seems to last forever… you look at the clock and its only 3pm?? WHAT…? the day isn’t even done but we all feel like we should be napping… Feeling that afternoon is an “oh so common” thing!

Why do we feel so “LAZY” ??? Our moods and energy levels are determined by a number of things such as:
-Amount and type of light we receive
– Our body temperature
– The release of different hormones; some cause sleepiness while others cause alertness
– The oxygen circulating in our blood

The dreaded afternoon sleepies are a regular little pest that we need to fight…

So What can we do about it?? Here are a few suggestions… some maybe doable for you others may not! But try different approaches and see what works!!!

Lets Get Physical: Getting your body moving increases circulation and blood flow to the brain… increases body temperature and gets you AWAKE!!!

1.Go for a walk during your coffee break.
2. Take five minutes to do some stretches at your desk.
3. Stand up while on the phone.
4. Use your exercise ball.
5. Walk over to chat with co-workers rather than send an e-mail.
6. Take the long way to the bathroom.
7. Climb a few flights of stairs in your building.

Also ask Yourself:
1. What are my stress levels like??- STRESS IS DRAINING
2. Am I getting enough sleep?- U NEED 8 HOURS PEOPLE
3. What types of food am I eating? – FOODS LIKE KIWIS ARE NATURAL ENERGY BOOSTERS… EAT REGULARLY!!
4. Am I Bored?? STAY STIMULATED AND CHALLENGED!!

Afternoon Slumps…. BEGONE!!! Let me know what you do to fight that pesky afternoon sleepy monster!!!