8
WAYS TO AVOID
A MIDDAY
PRODUCTIVITY CRASH

PRODUCTIVITY
CRASHES SUCK
When the clock hits 2:30 pm,
your eyes start to droop and
you lose focus. We've all been
there. But, there's good news!
You can prevent that midday
slump in productivity. Check
out these 8 ways to avoid the
afternoon crash.

1
PREVENT CRASHES
Getting enough sleep each
night is one of the key
factors to avoiding a middle
of the day meltdown.
Make sure you're aiming for
7-8 hours of sleep every
night.

2
POWER DOWN
Staying up reading emails in
bed could be hurting your
chances at falling asleep.
The blue light that is produced
by your device’s screen
suppresses the production of
melatonin, a chemical that tells
your brain when it’s time to get
some shut eye.

3
EAT BREAKFAST
Like any other machine,
your body needs fuel to
start moving again after
recharging all night.
Try pairing carbohydrates
with protein to achieve
maximum energy that will
push you through the day.

4
CIRCADIAN RHYTHM
Circadian rhythms
create mental, physical and
behavioral changes throughout
the day, based primarily on the
light and darkness in one’s
environment.
Take advantage of these peaks
and dips in energy to stay
productive all day.

5
GET MOVING
Sitting at your desk all day will
cause you to burn out fast.
Getting up and moving around
periodically will help give that
boost in energy you need. Try
having a meeting outside or
walking up and down the stairs
periodically.

6
CHILL ON COFFEE
As a stimulant, coffee will give
you a peak for a little while,
but you’ll crash eventually.
Avoid becoming addicted to
coffee by using the drink
strategically, like before a big
meeting or after a poor night's
sleep.

7
USE MUSIC
Just like you listen to music at
the gym to get you pumped
for that next set, use music to
keep you motivated while
working.
Try apps like Spotify that have
pre-made playlists created to
help you focus.

8
MEDITATE
The late Steve Jobs swore by
meditation during the work
day. He claimed it help him
put things into perspective.
Trying taking a few deep
breaths and clearing your
mind, focusing on something
pleasant for five minutes
every day.

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