These Are The Top Causes of An Afternoon Slump!
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The average “afternoon slump” starts at 3 o’clock on the dot, according to new research.
For those who experience a loss of motivation or lack of energy in the afternoon, the average afternoon slump will last almost 29 minutes.
And Tuesday was revealed to be the most “afternoon slump”-inducing day for respondents.
The survey looked at the causes of a “slump” (in the afternoon or otherwise), and the steps respondents take to regain their motivation once a slump starts.
For those who experience slumps, the top cause was a lack of caffeine, followed by boredom — with a lack of energy rounding out the top three reasons.
A lack of food and a lack of sleep rounded out the top five causes for a slump.
TOP CAUSES OF A “SLUMP”
- Lack of caffeine — 56%
- Boredom — 53%
- Lack of energy — 53%
- Lack of food — 51%
- Lack of sleep — 41%
- The season (e.g., colder/darker days in winter) — 37%
- Sitting in one place for too long — 23%
- Not having taken a break in several hours — 20%
- Anticipation for the day to be over — 18%
- Repetitive tasks/assignments — 18%
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