The clock hits 2:17pm. Your eyelids betray you, drooping and heavy. Sitting at your desk drooling, you have officially crashed. Is there some internal biological clock that says "Hey, It's afternoon...Sleepy time!"? Yea, I know, this is the part where I chime in about some energy drink right? Well actually, no. What is happening is known as the “Afternoon Crash”. This is something I battle against everyday at work and I have found some healthy strategies to battle the crash. Sleep, diet, and exercise are the "healthy" keys to unlocking a long lasting and productive energy. Adjusting these appropriately will help make your afternoons much more productive. There is also a way to cheat the crash, which I will get into later after I tell you about all the healthy stuff.

Healthy Stuff

Exercise regularly. Exercise, without overdoing it, improves almost every aspect of health. Having a regular exercise routine will improve mood, regulate appetite, and increase sustainable energy levels. Exercise also helps you sleep better which leads us to the the next weapon in our arsenal...