It's sometime before or after lunch in the middle of the work week and all you wish is that it was Saturday. There's a hot breeze blowing through the open window and you cannot focus on the screen in front of you, signaling that you're officially in the midst of an afternoon slump. While a nap sounds like a great idea, it isn't a solution in the middle of work. Thankfully, we know what is. Get rid of that sluggish feeling that strikes in the afternoon with these 7 ways.
(Also Read: 6 Healthy Snacks To Curb The 3pm Afternoon Cravings)
1. Chew Gum
Sounds simple enough, right? Chewing gum that contains strong flavours like peppermint or cinnamon acts like a spark and can help stop you from feeling like a sloth.
Swirlster Says: The Dentyne Fire Sugar Free Gum comes in a spicy cinnamon flavour and promises fresh breath as well.
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Nuts are packed with energy and protein and a handful will give the body a shot of vigor when you're feeling fatigued and sleepy in the afternoon.
Swirlster Says: The Happilo Healthy Nut Mix is a wonderful high protein, zero transfat mix of cashews, almonds, cranberries, raisins, pistachios and walnuts.
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Don't discount the wonders that refreshing your face can do. It can liven your skin while signaling the rest of your body to get up and go.
Swirlster Says: The Kaya Youth Oxy-Infusion Micellar Water will make sure to cleanse and refresh your face, no water necessary. Its oxy-infusion formula has tiny micelles which draw out dirt and makeup while infusing the skin with oxygen, acting almost like a spot of yoga for your face. The result? Awakened skin that's fresh and glowing.
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Keep a citrus scented essential oil handy at your work desk. The next time your focus flays, dilute it with a carrier oil or body lotion and apply on your pulse points or add a few undiluted drops to your diffuser. The bright fragrance of citrus will serve as a wake-up call to your olfactory senses and hence, your body.
Swirlster Says: The Fiama Refresh Grapefruit Essential Oil is a dermatologist tested, natural essential oil with a zesty, citrus scent that can be used in multiple ways.
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A simpler way to add citrus scents to your surrounding is with an air freshener. Spray it around or place on your desk and watch how the scent energises you in minutes.
Swirlster Says: The Air Wick Stick Ups Air Freshener has a sparkling citrus fragrance and can be stuck on surfaces for fragrance in small spaces.
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Remember how we said washing your face can do wonders to awaken your body? Go a step further to refresh your skin without even stepping into the bathroom with facial wipes that do the job.
Swirlster Says: The Kaya Youth Oxy-Infusion Face Wipes are a pack of 30 generously soaked wipes that come in a resealable pack. They contain the range's oxy-infusion formula which removes dirt and makeup, enhances the oxygen level of the face and leaves skin radiant, fresh and bright.
7. Sip Up
Take a swig of refreshing tea which has energising flavours like lemon and mint as they will up your energy levels and revitalise your senses.
Swirlster Says: The Goodricke Barnesbeg Green Tea in lemon and mint flavour is a pack of 50 bags of organic Darjeeling tea.
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Take back your day from the afternoon sluggishness right away.
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