Lack of Motivation At 3pm?

It's the afternoon, you've had a big day so far, and you have a couple of hours until the end of the day. The slump sets in, so you grab a coffee and/or a sugary snack to get you through the 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 2 hours of your life.

And the same happens the next day, and the next day.

So, how can we get past it? Here are five quick fix suggestions on refuelling your brain when you get tired, lethargic, or fatigued;

👉 Move it - moving around will produce endorphins, increase oxygen flow, produce neurons in the brain, burn off cortisol, and much more. A 15-minute fast-paced walk at lunchtime will get you through the afternoon.

👉 Hydrate - 80% of your brain consists of water, you need water for your brain to function properly.

👉 Smile - The 'feel good' neurotransmitters dopamine, endorphins and serotonin are all released when we smile. The muscles in your face tell your brain that you are happy. This not only relaxes your body, but it can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Smile at someone else, and you might just give someone else an energy boost at the same time.
👉 Look forward to it - Looking forward to good things coming up in the future will generate similar chemicals to those produced when you smile. Look forward to something coming up at the end of the day, in the weekend, a holiday coming up, a significant event, or anything that makes you smile when you think about it.
👉 Nap time - a short 15-minute power nap allows your brain to rest and recover. Unfortunately, not all employers will want their staff sleeping on the job!
👉 Get your protein in - prevent the afternoon crash by having a source of protein with every main meal.

Don't grab that chocolate bar, grab the water bottle instead, and smile while you do so.