Afternoon pick me up

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Afternoon pick me up
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Mon, 03-07-2005 - 12:58pm
I think we've talked about this before but what do you do if you're dragging in the middle of the afternoon? I didn't sleep well last night (well, it's been weeks now)





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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 1:14pm
coffee/caffeine, staying hydrated, laughing, fresh air, righteous indignation
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 1:46pm

I like the idea of fresh air and laughing. I don't drink coffee or tea anymore so it is hard for me to get through that afternoon time as well. Since I am generally stuck in an office and can't get out for fresh air, I usually like to just take a minute to surf the net or just get up from my desk and stretch my legs.

Jody

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 2:34pm
I might have something that has a small amount of caffeine in it, like green tea. I'm not one for stimulants, but sometimes that helps. Exercise can improve my energy levels, but if I've overdone it, it'll only make it worse. I will usually reach for a protein-rich snack. Peanut butter is a favorite.
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Registered: 04-02-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 2:37pm
I usually do a half packet of light hot chocolate, it has some sugar and caffeine for pick me up.
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:11pm

Easy, refreshing way to pick up!






iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:13pm
I was wondering if caffeine would help or hurt, once you get over the initial pick me up.





iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:14pm
I wonder if I can skip the hot part and just give the chocolate a try!;-)

Jean,






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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:52pm

I missed this before but I love "righteous indignation"!






iVillage Member
Registered: 11-15-2004
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 4:21pm
Whatever Jen said....
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Registered: 09-02-2004
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 7:36pm




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