Afternoon slump

To combat the common occurrence of the afternoon slump, Andrew Huberman recommends a few strategies:

• Delay Caffeine Intake: Delaying your morning caffeine intake to about 90-120 minutes after waking up can help you avoid the typical afternoon energy crash. This timing allows the body to wake naturally without an immediate jolt of caffeine that can lead to a slump later on 1 2 3.

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    Caffeine Timing Tips

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    Caffeine Timing Secrets

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    Caffeine Timing Tips

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    Napping Insights

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    Sleep and Temperature

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• Hydration: Staying hydrated is also important. Hydrating after a midday hypnosis session or similar relaxing practice can help maintain energy levels through the afternoon 4.

• Napping: If napping is part of your routine, naps should be less than 90 minutes, ideally around 20 minutes, to prevent interfering with nighttime sleep. Whether or not to nap depends on how it affects your ability to sleep at night 4.

Additionally, factors like room temperature during the afternoon can contribute to sleepiness, as warmer conditions can induce sleep by causing the body to drop core temperature 5. Managing these factors and following Huberman's recommendations may help avoid or lessen the severity of the afternoon slump.