No matter how healthy my lunch is there are still days where I hit that dreaded afternoon slump . My eyes begin to glaze over and I start to zone out at my desk. A quick walk outside usually helps, but, depending on my workload, I can’t always get away. Luckily I’ve found a quick and simple solution in the form of rosemary or peppermint oil. I know that there are doubts surrounding the validity of aromatherapy , but I definitely feel refreshed

after taking a small whiff of these oils – I’m more awake, lifted, and ready to work. If oils are hard for you to find, keep a lemon at your desk for afternoon sniffing. Citrus fragrances, especially lemons , have been shown to lift people’s moods. Have you ever used aromatherapy as a pick-me-up? If not, how do you beat your afternoon slump? Tell me in the comments section below.

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Speak Up: What’s Your Midafternoon Pick-Me-Up?