How to beat the MID-AFTERNOON SLUMP

It’s 3pm and you can’t stop yawning or concentrate on the job at hand. If this scenario sounds familiar consider these fatigue fighters

- ELEANOR CRIPPS

Sick of feeling tired every afternoon? Doing your best work requires plenty of brain power and energy, however, for most of us, staying focused for the entire workday can be tough. So, how do we muster the necessary energy to get our work done? Next time you feel like having a catnap at your desk try these handy tips to fight fatigue as soon as it strikes.

Be strategic about how your tailor your tasks

Work out what time of day your flow state occurs and schedule all creative work for this time. Otherwise, it will all get wasted on monotonous tasks such as emails, admin or invoicing. When I’m in my flow state, it’s like time slips away and I’m able to create and deliver my work efficiently. I have no hope of being creative in the late afternoon as my brain isn’t wired that way. Work out your most productive time of day and fit the rest in after that.

Cut back on the caffeine