50 Productivity Tips That'll Help You Beat the Afternoon Slump

Updated 6/19/2020

For those times when coffee just isn't enough.

We’ve all been there: 2 PM hits, our eyes begin to droop, and our motivation is at an all-time low. Beating the afternoon slump is something we all try to conquer, usually with caffeine. But, sometimes a quick cup of coffee just isn’t enough to get you going. (Blame it on that giant lunch you ate.)

For those times when you’re not able to sneak away for a power nap, we’ve got 50 tips to boost your brainpower and get you so focused and motivated, you’ll be surprised when the clock strikes 6.

Infographic courtesy of Wrike. Photo of clock courtesy of Shutterstock.

A UNC-Wilmington grad born and raised in North Carolina, Kaitlyn always knew she would end up in NYC to pursue writing. As a summer editorial intern, she contributes career advice to The Muse. In addition, she also writes for other publications, such as USA TODAY College, Her Campus, and The Huffington Post. You can find her searching the city for the best eats, binge-watching Netflix, or catching up with friends at dinner. Say hi on Twitter @KaitlynRussell_