All of us have been susceptible to the mid-afternoon energy slump in some way or another. Maybe a heavy lunch has made you sleepy and craving for a cat-nap. Maybe the final stretch of your work day is absolutely killing you. Or maybe you did not get a very good night’s sleep the night before. Whatever the reason, shaking off the mid-day schlumpiness can happen through energy-boosting snacks, some light physical activity or taking a perfectly timed cat nap. 
Check out the following blog posts from our Intent Voice community for more great ideas on staying energized and focused even in midst of a mid-afternoon spell of sleepiness and laziness.
5 Mid-Afternoon Energy Snacks To Keep You Energized By Brett Blumenthal
Assuming you are having well-balanced breakfasts and lunches, here are six ideas for healthy snacks that you can enjoy that are well-balanced, and full of fiber and healthy nutrients to keep you energized and your metabolism in high gear until dinner.
Boost Your Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes By Dr. Deb Brown
We can just spend five short minutes in a park, or a garden, or a field, or any other green outdoor setting. We can shake off the unnatural feeling of being stuck in a cubicle, or a car, or our daily manmade routines.
7 Natural Energy Boosters By Michelle Schoffro-Cook
Nature offers many natural herbal energy-enhancers. Some of the best include: bee pollen, royal jelly extract, Siberian ginseng, spirulina, gotu ko
Dealing With The Mid-Afternoon Energy Slump: Power Naps By Laura Earnest
The dreaded mid-afternoon slump comes to all of us eventually. Whether it is caused by what you ate, lack of sleep, your environment or a host of other things, one thing remains: you are sleepy.
Should We Make Afternoon Siestas Mandatory? By Renay Matthews
Some cultures enjoy a daily siesta, and people find that they’re more productive and better able to concentrate if they take time off after lunch and come back later to work.
3 Yoga Poses To Spark Afternoon Energy By Rebecca Pacheco
When energy wanes, I admit, it’s often my pick-me-up trick of choice, but I have others too, including a decaffeinated selection ofasanas, ideal for the late afternoon hour of desktop slumping, catnap longing, and proper teatime drinking (traditionally around 4 p.m.).
Feeling Lazy and Unmotivated? 12 Ways To Beat The Mid-Afternoon Mental Energy Slump By Yumi Sakugawa
If you are feeling your mind wandering, use a kitchen timer or a cell phone alarm to schedule a 10-minute do-whatever-you-want min-break where you can organize your desk, e-mail a friend, stalk someone on Facebook or look at your favorite shameless celebrity gossip blogs.
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