Overcoming The Afternoon SLump

The dreaded afternoon slump. We've all experienced it at some point, however this is not to diminish it, or describe it as 'normal'.

So what can we do to banish this frustrating feeling that interferes with our happiness & productivity?

The best thing you can do to overcome the afternoon slump is to nourish your body with healthy foods and adequate sleep!

Ensure that your breakfast and lunch contain a good source of protein & fat. Examples could include bacon & eggs, salmon salad over greens, gluten-free oats with nuts, seeds, coconut flakes & collagen powder, a green salad with chicken, or a smoothie containing fruit🍓, veggies🥬, protein or collagen powder and a fat such as avocado 🥑 or nut butter.
​Including protein & fat will provide your body with long-lasting physical & mental energy and prevent blood sugar spikes and then the subsequent crashes 🤯 that are associated with carbohydrate-based meals.

In terms of sleep, avoid ‘screen-time’ 📱💻 (tv, computer, phone) at least an hour before you head to bed and give yourself enough time get at least 7 hours. If it takes you a little while to fall asleep, take this into account and give yourself extra time to wind down. Reading a good book 📖 before you fall asleep is a great way prepare your body for sleep, especially if you make this a routine.