@gmoney.learns: 2 steps forward 1 step… nowhere I guess? Experiment 2/12 - The Afternoon Energy Crash ☕️ Daily Change: walking after lunch, spacing meals more evenly (no binging after work), and getting sunlight in around 1-3 P.M. Results: Mood (+3) Energy (No Change) Focus (-2) Total Change: [+1] *Monday was a slight outlier low day that brought the focus scores down, but there was minimal change overall * Conclusions for me: I’ll do them when I can, but they aren’t as impactful for me as other things. Series Notes: ** for each of these experiments, I’m also attempting to get a surface level understanding of the underlying psychology / neuroscience behind it. Posts on that separately (usually Wed) The 12 tests are 1 week long each (always posted on Sunday) and divided into 3 categories: 1 - Energy
2 - Community
3 - Balance So each category = 1 month = 4 experiments Disclaimer as always: there’s countless variables that could confound any results I share; the sample size and control group are way too small, please don’t treat anything I say like it’s a controlled experiment. my hope is just to be helpful in showing the non-scientific side of habits that might help, and exactly what you might be able to expect if you try it yourself. see you tomorrow as always !! ☀️

AngryZob :

Right, everything is about sleep

Yousof 🇵🇸 :

genuinely a 10-20 minute nap does wonders, its genuinely like a complete reset, unfortunately may not be easily feasible at an office job though

bueno bueno :

thats why spanish people do siesta

veloxity :

Try sleeping for 20 min . A power nap

hakihakiho :

so my afternoon depression is just an energy crash

Nenad :

I had the same problem before I started going to the gym. I had to sleep for two hours after work, no matter how many hours I slept the night before. My guess is that it comes down to three things: 1. A balanced diet (carbs give you energy, so make sure to get enough) 2. Enough sleep (I sleep about 7–8 hours) 3. Exercise Since I started working out, I almost never nap after work and I don't feel tired, even though I exercise seven days a week now

luca nozg :

los españoles llevamos con este problema resuelto desde antes q fuera un problema

Nusu Alabuga :

dude, I had the same thing for years, the problem is carbs. Try to keep your blood sugar on a stable level, cut rice and bread for a while, track your calories, eat a lot of yoghurt, make your breakfast as light as possible, then add GYM, and you'll see how far it goes. The trick is keeping your blood sugar stable enough so you won't crash

المين :

So basically solution is in the sunnah. Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s. user to take a short sleep midday.

حمنہ :

BROOOO MY BIGGEST PROBLE i try to deal w it differently everyday

failsaint :

So what is it 😭

only_rcl :

Try taking a 10 minute walk right after lunch, it helps control blood sugar spikes.

beesechurger :

i'd usually counter it with an espresso and 2 cans of redbull👍

Ng'eteach :

For sleep its what you do before you sleep and the afternoon crashes are due to what you eat in the morning

Khalid :

It’s pretty simple…. Carbs sugar… cut these and thank me later

stranger :

me after school,and it ruins my remaining day because there is no time and I can't sleep anymore at night

seraphinasees :

i started having a 20-45 min lunchtime nap and its really helped. also i was low in some vitamins so started taking them. carb heavy lunch is also not ideal

Dario :

1 (max. 2) tablespoon of properly soaked chia seeds + 3 litres of water + 4 days a week of training you're welcome

paarbati :

therealsuve :

eat carnivore and no carbs

kardiaskopeo :

Where did u buy the board ??

Tee’s Classroom :

Playlist please

the third eye :

Why fight it tho? Just take a nap

TrainMyFocus :

I solved my afternoon crash after adding carbohydrates, a lot of carbs. My focus got better; my intrusive thoughts were solved too.