The afternoon lunch break during the office is a relieved moment, but immediately after lunch you start feeling asleep (sleep after lunch) and not focusing in work, you are not alone.
This is a common problem called ‘Post Lunch Dip’.
The main reason for this is the use of excessive energy of the body in the digestive process, which gives less energy and feeling lethargy, but the good thing is that by adopting some easy habits, this afternoon sleep can be defeated and you can feel active and fresh throughout the day. Come, let’s know some easy and effective remedies, which will maintain you even after lunch, agile and energetic.
Take light and balanced diet
Avoid eating more oily, heavy or sweet in lunch. Instead, take a light food rich in protein, fiber and vegetables so that digestion is easy and does not let lethargy.
Eat slow and limited quantity
Eating more quickly and excessively puts pressure on the digestive system, which can lead to sleep. So chew the food and eat it.
Walk a little after lunch
A walk for 5-10 minutes after eating makes the body active and also improves digestion.
Drink enough water
Dehydration can also be a major cause of fatigue. Therefore, keep drinking water at regular intervals throughout the day.
Take a deep breath and stretching
Deep breathing and light stretching increases the amount of oxygen in the body and the brain is active.
Take green tea or herbal tea
To relieve tea or coffee, take green tea or basil, ginger herbal tea.
Bring a change in work
Do some creative or separate work instead of representative and boring work so that the mind will remain fresh.
Take fresh air for a while
If possible, sit near the window or go out for some time and take fresh air. This causes both the body and the brain to become refreshed.
Give the eyes relax
Every 20 minutes, remove the eyes from the screen and see 20 feet away. This will reduce the fatigue of the eyes and will also get a break to the mind.
Overall, do not let the lethargy after lunch dominate your productivity. By adopting some simple and effective tips mentioned above, you can remain fresh and active throughout the day.