fairfarmhand Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Holy cow. Every day around 1:30-2 pm I just can’t stand it. Sooooo sleepy. im sleeping very well at night, bettter than I have in years. But still... mostly it’s probably related to the fact that the sun has retired from service in my area for a few months. Just gray chilly January. So how do you power through the after lunch slump? I really have things I need to do besides doze next to the fireplace like a cat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Great question!! 🍿 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I have a similar problem with eating breakfast. I am seriously considering skipping breakfast as it makes me worthless - I often take a nap after - and I have too much to do. I guess if you push through it clears after some time, but I'm not that strong sometimes. Not that it's necessarily bad to take a nap, if you plan your life that way so stuff still gets done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I find that if I nap/doze a few days in a row my body quickly adapts to demanding that nap at the same time every day. For me it’s the 3 pm hour that is difficult. What I do is intentionally schedule something at that time- something active- and after a couple of days my body resets. I actually did that today- I napped Sunday and found myself unable to stay awake Monday or Tuesday during that time period, so today I started an active project a half hour before my sleepy time. ‘Sometimes I can nap and it’s no problem. Other times it leads to an almost groggy *I MUST NAP* situation. I don’t understand why it happens, but it’s pretty annoying. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Low carb lunch and a few minutes near my Happy Light! Carb crash will wipe me out in the cold, gray months. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I roll with it. At our previous homes, that was the customary rest in the day. It seems it's normal for most people. Here, I make myself a cup of tea, get a snack, and we all take a break for about half an hour or so. That gets me centered again to finish up the last bit of school, start on evening demands, and go again until about 8-8:30pm, when I take my next real relax break before bedtime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Try for a short nap. Often 10-15 minutes can keep you energised for the rest of the day but going into full sleep mode for a couple of hours can tire you more. Also definitely avoid the lunch carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Most times when that happens, I just give in and get in bed for thirty minutes. It really helps to power through until bedtime. If I push through it, I’m useless after dinner, so I think it’s either a wash or better (I can tidy the kitchen before bed!) to just give in to the nap. I mean, a lot of people who work F/T outside the home will take a power nap in thier car at lunchtime... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Going to read the answers and pray they help. It's really bad for me lately, and I do blame SAD. It's worse on the days I forget to use my light in the morning. SAD is thought to mess up melatonin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 More coffee... 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 If I need to power through, a shot of espresso and some protein (like a hard-boiled egg or something). But if time allows I close my eyes for 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I work, so napping is not an option. Eating low carb every three hours keeps my energy consistent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I nap every single day, unless I'm out somewhere. No guilt. It gives me the energy to work through the rest of the day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 A walk after lunch? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I time my caffeine doses to 30 min before an expected crash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi-caf tea when I don't give in to the call for a nap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 For me, sitting down is the problem. I try to eat lunch standing up and stay vertical for a while. Naps are not a thing for me. It works pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 20 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: Holy cow. Every day around 1:30-2 pm I just can’t stand it. Sooooo sleepy. im sleeping very well at night, bettter than I have in years. But still... mostly it’s probably related to the fact that the sun has retired from service in my area for a few months. Just gray chilly January. So how do you power through the after lunch slump? I really have things I need to do besides doze next to the fireplace like a cat. The first time this happened to me I was very shocked. I called it crashing fatigue. As in I couldn't listen to my son read to me for 5 minutes without falling asleep. My Vit D level was very low. Now I notice it every Feb. I take Vit D supplements, and I seek out the sun as much as I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Scarlett said: The first time this happened to me I was very shocked. I called it crashing fatigue. As in I couldn't listen to my son read to me for 5 minutes without falling asleep. My Vit D level was very low. Now I notice it every Feb. I take Vit D supplements, and I seek out the sun as much as I can. Oooo. Good idea! I hadn’t thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 For me, it is a sign that my bloodsugars are too high in reaction to too many carbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I would like to live in a culture where everyone embraces the afternoon nap. It’s so restorative. If I can just conk out for 30-60 minutes around 3, I can be my regular bouncy self until 10p.m. For me it’s more efficient to give in to the nap than it is to trudge through the afternoon at half-speed. I ADORE naps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, KungFuPanda said: I would like to live in a culture where everyone embraces the afternoon nap. It’s so restorative. If I can just conk out for 30-60 minutes around 3, I can be my regular bouncy self until 10p.m. For me it’s more efficient to give in to the nap than it is to trudge through the afternoon at half-speed. I ADORE naps. This is me too. If we are home, I am usually in my bed from 3-4. Sometimes I feel guilty or lazy about it, but I love it. If I am up in the night with kids or have to get up early, I just know I only have to make it until 3. Then after my nap I can do all the evening activities, dinner, bedtimes, etc no problem. I probably take about 4 naps a week. I don’t know if I should be admitting that, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I wish I could nap. Usually I can't fall asleep, when I can sleep I find it keeps me awake at night. Mainly, I need to keep track of my vitamin D because I do tend to be deficient, and try to stay active. I teach from 10am to 2pm with just a quick break for lunch most days so that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Where's Toto? said: I wish I could nap. Usually I can't fall asleep, when I can sleep I find it keeps me awake at night. A quiet rest is just as helpful for many people as actually sleeping. For me, lying down on the bed is way better than relaxing on the sofa, others are fine with a cup of tea and a puzzle book. Low carb, Vitamin D, and a walk or even just a few minutes aside are also helpful. On 1/16/2019 at 5:39 PM, Frances said: I work, so napping is not an option. Eating low carb every three hours keeps my energy consistent. If you drive to work, napping is definitely an option, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, katilac said: A quiet rest is just as helpful for many people as actually sleeping. For me, lying down on the bed is way better than relaxing on the sofa, others are fine with a cup of tea and a puzzle book. Low carb, Vitamin D, and a walk or even just a few minutes aside are also helpful. If you drive to work, napping is definitely an option, lol. I walk to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Frances said: I walk to work. Sweet! I've never been able to do that. It would make up for the lack of car naps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I'm another who just naps. I can power through it if I need to, so I don't feel bad. I get up and move a bit and usually that helps. But generally, I tell the kids to deal with their own selves and close my eyes for half an hour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 12 hours ago, katilac said: A quiet rest is just as helpful for many people as actually sleeping. For me, lying down on the bed is way better than relaxing on the sofa, others are fine with a cup of tea and a puzzle book. Low carb, Vitamin D, and a walk or even just a few minutes aside are also helpful. I find putting on headphones and listening to music helpful. I also like to watch videos of music set to clips from shows or movies, in particular right now Supernatural, Marvel and Buffy. Kind of odd, I know, but for some reason it always gives me a relaxing feeling. Most of the songs are Imagine Dragons or Fall Out Boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Where's Toto? said: I find putting on headphones and listening to music helpful. I also like to watch videos of music set to clips from shows or movies, in particular right now Supernatural, Marvel and Buffy. Kind of odd, I know, but for some reason it always gives me a relaxing feeling. Most of the songs are Imagine Dragons or Fall Out Boy. I might have to try that! I guess it's relaxing because it's characters you like and are familiar with but you aren't trying to follow a plot or listen for witty banter. You have great taste in fandoms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, katilac said: I might have to try that! I guess it's relaxing because it's characters you like and are familiar with but you aren't trying to follow a plot or listen for witty banter. You have great taste in fandoms. Thanks. 🙂 This is one of my favorites (it's not as gloomy as some Supernatural ones can be): A poster named AngelDove does some amazing Supernatural ones. Edited January 19, 2019 by Where's Toto? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I'm reading the book "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing". The author said he used to hate naps until he read the research and changed his napping habits. A bit of caffeine and a 20 minute nap is supposed to greatly improve cognitive ability for the rest of the day. I'm already a napper, but I usually sleep too long and then feel groggy. I'm going to try the caffeine/short nap idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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