How to avoid sleepy mood in the afternoon

Hi,

A 10-15 min power nap is always refreshing if you are getting up early or sleeping late.

Otherwise do something that interests and captivates you...then you will not feel sleepy. Browsing is the best thing...here if feel everyone logs on to IL whenever they are free. Also doing laundry / ironing etc. also keeps sleep at bay.

Roopa.

hi malathy,

I belong to your category in the case of having light lunch and reading books in the afternoon

bye
mahe

I have seen 80% of the crowd avoiding rice in the noon. As a working woman I always have rotis in my tiffin and never eat rice (as the quality of rice in the canteen is not up to the mark). I have heard people saying, not to eat rice as it makes us feel sluggish.

I would opt for a short nap of 10 to 15 Mins would be refreshing. I do that atleast on weekends. On weekdays I dont have the liberty as I would be in office.

Food habits: I would suggest go for less starch content food, Any food that contains lots of starch induces sleep. Take lots of leafy veggies that the food that contains fat. This keeps you smart. Food rich in proteins also keeps you smart. Have food that fills only half of your stomach. Then during late afternoon when you may feel hungry take some fruits. Also remember having lunch on time (and regularise your lunch break timings) reduces your fatigue and keeps you smart.

Don't exercise after a meal: Atleast for two hours from the time you had a lunch, do not exercise or go for a walk its really harmful to your health.

Let you hobbies empower you: This is the wonderful time to hone your skills by doing something which you have a flare towards. Do things which you would enjoy doing. In my previous work place we used to have a huge shopping mall besides my office. I used to do all my purchase by sparing some 10 Mins in the afternoon. Now in my preent office, I used to go to the library and read a few magazines and books.

These are few things which I usually do to win over a short nap on week days.

Hi,

Go for a walk or go out

Originally Posted by lmmLavanya

hi

it is afternoon now inspite of reading books and watching TV we get a sleepy mood how to avoid this