We all know the feeling: eyes too heavy to hold open, fog inhabiting the brain making the thoughts you need to think hard to find, the only possible solution seemingly being some time with our head on the desk or curled up on the couch.
One leading cause of this midafternoon slump can often be thirst, and one that may be overlooked by many people. After digesting our lunch we become very tired, and figure we need a little sugar or caffine to jumpstart our bodies back into productivity. However, having a cup of coffee or visiting the vending machine can only dehydrate your body more, and after the initial kick you'll probably feel the crash return. Plus, thirst is often mistaken as hunger, so we often miss the signs that we need more water and not another snack.
Water is a vital tool to keep your body functioning at its highest and best potential. So next time you experience a crash in the the day, try guzzling a whole glass of water, and keep more water easily at hand to rehydrate. This often times can get the mind back on track, energizing and refocusing the body. So instead of reaching for a package of M&Ms or a coca-cola, simply rehydrate using Mother Earth's perfect gift of water and in a half an hour see if you feel more like your old self. Your boss will thank you!
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