How to stop 3pm energy crashes with a 10-minute snack-and-movement protocol
We’ve all been there: it’s mid-afternoon, your to-do list is staring at you, and suddenly your brain feels like a damp sponge. That 3pm energy crash can make the rest of the day a slog. Over the years I’ve experimented with many fixes — caffeine, long walks, sugar hits — and what finally...
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