Picture this – You just got through your lunch and have an extremely important client meeting scheduled after that. But your productivity levels post lunch has stooped down significantly and you’re feeling sluggish. Don’t we all hate it?
Indeed, this is what a heavy lunch does; makes you feel sleepy and lethargic. If you happen to be inside any office space for rent in Gurgaon, you’d see hordes of employees struggling with post-lunch slump by either talking a walk or talking to keep themselves occupied.
While it’s pretty obvious that you can’t forego your lunch but you can overcome the post-lunch sluggishness that can cause a dip in your productivity. Here are some tips to follow:
The Golden Rule: Take a 20-min Walk
Nothing can beat sunshine and breeze of fresh air to wake up your senses mentally, emotionally, and physically. Walking on grass is an even better proposition as it gets your blood flowing and stimulates your brain cells while filling you with new creative ideas.
Watch Your Platter
To beat the dreaded post-lunch sluggish feeling, watch what you are eating in lunch. Maintain a healthy diet by removing saturated fats and refined sugar from your diet while stocking up on proteins, complex carbohydrates, and iron. Drink plenty of water before and after meal to keep yourself adequately hydrated and stick to portion control to avoid overeating.
Midday Napping
Depending on the way your body functions and the privacy levels in your office, take a very short nap, ideally between 10 to 20 minutes, to avoid drowsiness. Prevent from taking longer naps as it would end up making you feel sleepier. Set some alarm to wake up on time, do some stretching after getting up, and pile up on water to stay hydrated and energetic.
Sit by a Window or in a Brightly-Lit Room
Getting adequate natural sunlight in the afternoon prevents drowsiness up to a major extent and regulates sleep schedules too. If the office layout permits, sit by a window or keep your office premises lit brightly. Poorly-lit rooms can make it even harder to resist napping.
Laugh It Out
Another effective way to ward off sluggishness and fatigue is to just laugh it out. A good laugh elevates mood and makes you feel more alert and less stressed. Tune in to some funny videos on YouTube or indulge in some funny conversation with your colleagues.
Regulate Sleep Routine at Night
It’s extremely important to practice a structured and disciplined sleep routine at night with catching up on at least 7 hours of sleep. Make sure you stick to the same routine every night and keep yourself away from sleep distractions. Indulge in some light yoga, stretching, and meditation in the morning after to give your day a jump start.
