5 Ways (That Aren't Coffee or a Nap) to Boost Your Afternoon Energy

A lot of folks snack to get through the afternoon slump. How well that works depends not just on what you eat. Taking the time to prepare yourself a visually appealing, healthy plate can help refocus your mind and body for the rest of the day.

Your space has an outsize impact on your mood which you can use that to your advantage.

Tidying or organizing the physical space around you might feel like a little thing, but it's a way to physically and proactively attend to yourself and care for your space.

Rituals might seem like hocus-pocus, but modern psychology shows they can radically impact our state of mind nonetheless.

Use that knowledge to beat stress, set yourself up for a more productive workday, or mentally wind down at night.

The content of your ritual is up to you. But whether you decide on a quick meditation break, moment of gratitude, or something else, the key is to be intentional about creating a script that mentally moves you into the right frame of mind.