Beat the Afternoon Slump

By: SparkPeople Guest Blogger, – Woman's Day Staff
1/21/2013 12:00 PM : 10 comments : 6,523 Views

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Keep your batteries charged well into the evening

Recharge the Right Way
If you feel a yawn coming on not long after lunch, you’ve fallen for the P.M. slump. Stay awake the healthy way with natural energy boosters. From simple tricks to smart snacks, getting back on track is surprisingly simple. Click through for the perfect pick-me-ups.

Eat a Banana
New research shows that bananas provide more carbohydrates and energizing nutrients like potassium than sports drinks.

Flip Upside Down
This trick reverses your circulation and wakes you up: Sit in a chair and put your head between your legs. Let your arms hang to the floor, hold for 20 seconds, then slowly sit up.

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COURTS42

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I definitely need this... definitely going to try. - 1/23/2013 9:00:24 AM
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SPUNOUTMOM

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I go for a quick walk outdoors. - 1/22/2013 9:19:17 PM
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FANCYQTR

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I'd definitely like to see more ideas on this since I seem to fall asleep every afternoon. I have times when I do something outside that I will be awake all day and others even that doesn't help. Just being outside is the best wake-up for me, though. - 1/22/2013 2:50:11 PM
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PEGGIE57

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Itake a nap! Then, I have the energy I need for the rest of the day. - 1/21/2013 11:26:11 PM
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DANYLEIN

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I usually take a walk after lunch even it's for 10 minutes. The outdoors perks me up. - 1/21/2013 10:18:05 PM
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CHRIS3874

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Well if I can make until coffee I am OK as I only have a bit more than a half hour to work after. - 1/21/2013 8:47:53 PM
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CIERAPOET

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Walk around or run in place. Listening to upbeat music helps me also. Thanks for sharing! - 1/21/2013 7:04:53 PM
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MIZDUBZ

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I experience a mid-afternoon slump when I haven't been drinking enough water. Brain research shows that even mild dehydration slows down the brain. - 1/21/2013 5:22:06 PM
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BRENNA84

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so funny, because I usually have the mid-morning slump. usually right after breakfast - the only thing that can WAKE me up is my favorite songs or being on the computer.

if I'm super exhausted, I just take a nap while hubby referees the kidz hehe - 1/21/2013 3:49:32 PM
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JIBBIE49

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Having raised five children, I learned to take a nap in the afternoon when they did and I felt better for the rest of the evening. - 1/21/2013 12:45:23 PM
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