15 Surefire Ways To Kick the Afternoon Blues to the Curb

You know the feeling, you’re working hard all day, checking things off your to-do list, then bam, you hit a wall.

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You feel exhausted, your head gets foggy, and you start counting down the minutes until your day ends.

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Lucky for you, that doesn’t have to be your everyday normal. A recent online survey asked people how they beat the afternoon blues.

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Here are some of the most popular tips.

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15 Surefire Ways To Kick the Afternoon Blues to the Curb

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“Make sure you’re drinking water. Even mild dehydration can make you tired and drowsy. At least 24 fl. oz. in your first 8 hours awake, and try to drink at least a bit every hour,” a user said.

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A person said, “Breaking my fast with protein nearly eliminated afternoon blues; I use nuts or a hard-boiled egg.”

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“Instant gratification has completely ruined humanity,” replied one. Another sarcastically asked, “Why would you improve your life for gratification if you can get it in mere seconds from a garbage mobile game?”

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15 Surefire Ways To Kick the Afternoon Blues to the Curb

You know the feeling, you’re working hard all day, checking things off your to-do list, then bam, you hit a wall.

You feel exhausted, your head gets foggy, and you start counting down the minutes until your day ends.

Lucky for you, that doesn’t have to be your everyday normal. A recent online survey asked people how they beat the afternoon blues.

Here are some of the most popular tips.

15 Surefire Ways To Kick the Afternoon Blues to the Curb

“Make sure you’re drinking water. Even mild dehydration can make you tired and drowsy. At least 24 fl. oz. in your first 8 hours awake, and try to drink at least a bit every hour,” a user said.

Stay Hydrated

A person said, “Breaking my fast with protein nearly eliminated afternoon blues; I use nuts or a hard-boiled egg.”

Eat More Protein

“Instant gratification has completely ruined humanity,” replied one. Another sarcastically asked, “Why would you improve your life for gratification if you can get it in mere seconds from a garbage mobile game?”

Go Do It

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