15 Ways To Boost Energy At 3 P.M. Without Caffeine

Picture this: After a long, productive morning, you have lunch and you feel ready to take on the afternoon by finishing the rest of the tasks on your to-do list...until, out of nowhere, the 3 p.m. slump hits hard. Suddenly, you're a little drowsy, your morning energy has all but disappeared, and you want nothing more than to switch off the computer screen and take a long nap. If you can't do that, then you might reach for a large cup of coffee instead—but while that will get you through the rest of your day, it will also keep you up late. Instead, try some of these ideas to boost your energy in the afternoon without caffeine.

One thing to remember about this afternoon exhaustion is that there's no real way to avoid it completely. It's basically your body's natural sleep cycle telling you that it's time to take a nap, and while it's possible to do things to lessen the feeling, it's hard to get rid of it completely. Most people head to their local coffee shop around this time, but it's definitely not the only way to feel more motivated and energized. The following science-backed tips will help you get through the rest of the day without that jittery feeling later on.