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Lunch seems like a lifetime ago and as the clock ticks round to 3:30pm you’re struggling to complete even the most basic tasks; like writing your own name. It’s a part of everyone’s life, this afternoon slump, and it is thought that feeling sleepy around two or three o’clock is part of our natural, circadian rhythms. Yet there are ways to overcome this daily afternoon slump, so sit up, stop yawning and take note of these tips.

Click to see our five tips on overcoming the 3pm slump:

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