It can be damn hard to stay awake in the afternoon. After eating a hefty lunch all I can think about sometimes is a good nap. There are some things people like me can do to reduce the frequency of and minimize the duration of these moments.

This is a list of 16 ways to get past the midday meltdown. This list is taken right from the Ririan Project article which is worth checking out as it goes more deeply into each item on the list.

1. Drink your water.
2. Get caffeinated.
3. Eat lunch every day.
4. Take a short break.
5. Get moving.
6. Change tasks.
7. Interact with coworkers.
8. Get some shut-eye.
9. Get more natural light.
10. Have a snack.
11. Splash your face with cold water.
12. Turn down the heat.
13. Try meditation.
14. Listen to some music.
15. Handle negativity.
16. Focus on your plans after work.