The article discusses the phenomenon of afternoon energy slumps, emphasizing that feeling tired around 2 p.m. is a natural physiological response. Experts like Dr. Stephen Justin Thomas explain that cultures that embrace afternoon rest see improved productivity, but such breaks aren’t always feasible. Influencing factors include circadian rhythms and sleep pressure; while our biological clock helps regulate alertness levels, sleep pressure builds the longer we stay awake. Environmental factors also play a role in our sleep patterns and alertness throughout the day, including a typical afternoon dip in energy.
Sleepiness is widely believed to be influenced by both circadian rhythms and sleep pressure, with our need to sleep gradually building the longer we’re awake.
Some places around the world embrace our natural inclination to rest in the afternoon by temporarily closing businesses or setting aside time to relax.
Our circadian rhythms dictate how bodily functions ebb and flow over a roughly daylong cycle, influenced by the environment.
People generally feel awake and alert during daylight, but experience an afternoon dip when certain neurotransmitters linked to alertness become less active.
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