Three o’clock in the afternoon: the time when you can barely keep your eyes open, let alone get any work done. If you’re struggling with motivation, take heart that there are more options besides staring off into the distance. Here are six ways to stay productive during your afternoon slump. 1. Take a walk around your building. Sitting is bad for us. Studies show excessive sitting leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and a variety of cancers. Get up, stretch and move your muscles. Try walking on a different floor of your building, or taking a trip outside to the parking lot. Stretch. Read more.