It is when our bodies physiologically start to transition toward its recuperative phase – sleep.
The "breaking point" is experienced as the feeling of decreased alertness, deep fatigue and the need for rest and recovery in the late afternoon hours.
It's easy to reach for food to try to manage our mood and energy levels. Those are simply extra calories. It's not really what you need.
It's just not a FOOD need.
How well you manage it determines how well the rest of the day goes.
It is best to use this time for restorative activities, such as rest, reading, listening to music or meditation.
When you can't take a break, take a mini-break. Even 3-5 minutes helps. Any break in concentrated work brings some restorative relief.
Give your mind a break – remember when the teacher told you to put your head down on your desk? It's a break in mind-directed activity. And a necessary respite in your day.
Use the time to REST, relax and reconnect to yourself and your needs.
I recently heard someone say "If I have a lot to do, I just eat my way through it.
