" Overcome the Midday Slump "

Self Management

" Overcome the Midday Slump "

Doing your best work requires focus and energy, but it’s hard to stay focused for eight hours straight.
 How can you feel more energized throughout the workday?

(1)    Tailor your tasks to your energy.
Most people are at their best in mid-morning and late afternoon. Organize your to-do list around these peaks and valleys.

(2)    Get up and move.
Any kind of physical movement will boost your alertness and energy levels. Take a brisk walk around the block, walk up some stairs, or stretch at your desk.

(3)    Meditate.
Mindfulness exercises are a great way to engage in restoration during the day—even Steve Jobs swore by it.

(4)    Don’t rely on caffeine.
 Rather than giving you more energy, coffee masks the effects of low energy levels. Use it strategically, like ahead of a big meeting.

(5)    Get more sleep.
 It’s the number one predictor of success.