How to Overcome the Midday Slump - HBR

How to Overcome the Midday Slump - HBR

Do:

• Meditate or perform breathing exercises when you start to feel your energy wane.

• Put down your device an hour before you go to bed, and try to get 7-8 hours of sleep on a regular basis.

• Use music to motivate and energize.

Don’t:

• Tackle important or creative tasks during lulls — save those for peak energy hours.

• Sit at your desk all day ­— take short walks, stretch, or do calisthenics for short-term bursts of energy.

• Depend on coffee to get you through the afternoon.