That 3:30 PM Feeling | Arthritis Information

I don't want coffee, soda or chocolate for pretty obvious reasons.

I am desperate for ideas how to get past that feeling.  I know that a walk outside helps.  BUT not all companies allow that.  as for the power nap even fewer companies allow that.

I am contract employment at the moment, and only do 4 days a week, and make it through. BUT i need to give permanent 40 hours a week employment a big try.  I AM NOT READY FOR DISABILITY.  this involves a relocation from a major metropolitan city (Houston) to a smaller town, big move for my familly.  and so i have a lot riding on this, and i need to be effective in that middle of the afternoon timeframe.

I would love real helpful comment as to how WOKING people get through that mid afternoon lul.

I do not want to offend anyone, but this is a serious iisue for me, and i know i am not the only one with this issue.

sorry for the lecture.  I just need helpful advise

Thanks

Richard

Richard,

Could you possibly take a 15 minute break at around that time to do some stretching, or some deep breathing? When i get really tired at work (which is frequently) i have to sit and just do some deep breathing and try to reconnect with my body> this does not always work. Also, maybe some green, mint tea and a big glass of cold refreshing water could help? Also, maybe try some marching in place or some arm swinging or something to get your heart rate up...sort of a re-energy charge.

Also, I am wondering if you could negotiate your lunch break and instead of taking an hour for lunch (if you get one), take a half hour at lunch time and another half hour at around 3:00 to go sit in your car our the staff lounge our somewhere and decompress? What about energy bars? I have been eating almonds throughout the day as energy boosters, although i cannot say if it works, but i have heard from others that they do.

Just some suggestions. I do feel your pain. I canNOT go on disability as we would have to sell our home and move in with my parents, so i am always looking for suggestions too. Good luck to you.

Ali

Yes, they do have laws that state that you can have 2 /15 minute breaks a day when working 8 hours or more a day.

When I am busy at the computer at that time of the day (3:30-4:30 pm)...I push my chair back do some breathing exercising or try to a do a few excercises while sitting in my chair or using my chair while doing a few squats ( when my legs allow me to) to get the blood circulating.

I can not understand why a superior would look down on you if the exercising helps you to maintain a better work load.  Seems to me that a few minutes of regeneration is better than having someone half asleep in the office... 

Here are some links you may want to look at.  I hope they help you.