{"id":91834,"date":"2023-02-16T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=91834"},"modified":"2023-02-20T13:30:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:30:44","slug":"midday-slump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/midday-slump\/","title":{"rendered":"The Midday Slump: Causes and How to Beat It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do your energy and attention tend to wane towards the middle of the day? What are some things you can do to overcome the midday slump? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Daniel Pink, the author of <em>When<\/em>, the midday slump is a natural occurrence. Humans experience a slump in the middle of any experience: midday slump, midlife crisis, mid-relationship lull. However, a mid-experience lull can have two possible outcomes\u2014it can leave you feeling listless or inspire you to take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the causes of the midday slump and some strategies to help you avoid getting stuck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-midday-slump\"><strong>The Midday Slump<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our happiness and motivation tend to decrease in the middle of an experience. Research tracking people\u2019s level of well-being over the course of their lifetime shows an increase in happiness when people are in their 20s and 30s, a decrease in their 40s and 50s, and an increase after the age of 55\u2014following the familiar pattern of crest, slump, and recovery. There&#8217;s no definitive cause for this slump. Pink suggests that it could be the disappointment of unrealized expectations or perhaps that middles seem less important than beginnings or endings. There are also studies in primates that indicate that the slump may be a biological phenomenon. Regardless of why it happens, the effect of middles is ubiquitous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Are Young People Actually Happier?<\/strong><br><br>While Pink argues that people hit peak happiness in their 20s and 30s, the 2021 Mental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-state-of-the-world-today\/\">State of the World<\/a> Report suggests otherwise. The data revealed that respondents aged 65 and older actually had the highest <a href=\"https:\/\/sapienlabs.org\/mhq\/#:~:text=Mental%20wellbeing%20is%20the%20ability,of%20happiness%20or%20life%20satisfaction.\">Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) score<\/a>, with scores decreasing in each subsequent generation. <a href=\"https:\/\/sapienlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mental-State-of-the-World-Report-2020.pdf\">Respondents aged 18-24 years had the lowest scores, 29% lower than those 65+<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><br>This report reinforces other studies that have suggested that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermagazine.com\/mind\/mental-health-problems-increase-in-millennial-and-gen-z-new-study-reports\">younger generations are disproportionately impacted by mental health issues<\/a>. For example, a 2022 study of Gen Z found that 42% of participants have a diagnosed mental health condition and nearly a third of participants rated their mental health as \u201cbad.\u201d However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonyhit.com\/state-of-gen-z-mental-health\/\">87% of participants also said that they felt comfortable discussing their mental health<\/a> with others, which might suggest that younger generations show greater instances of mental health conditions because the stigma around mental health is changing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pink argues that there are two possible responses to the middle of an experience. <strong>You can allow the middle to leave you in a rut, or you can use it as inspiration<\/strong>. He offers the following strategies to ensure that you don\u2019t lose momentum at the midpoint:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First,<strong> recognize midpoints when they\u2019re happening.<\/strong> Calling attention to midpoints can help ensure you don\u2019t get stuck in them. If you&#8217;re aware of your tendency to lose motivation in the middle of the day, then you can beat the midday slump by anticipating the loss of momentum and implementing strategies to counteract it. For example, if you set a goal to drink two liters of water every day, you can anticipate that you&#8217;re most likely to fall out of the habit in the middle of the week. Knowing this, you can make sure you keep a water bottle on your desk every day, or give yourself a reward if you don\u2019t miss a day the whole week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While midpoints are one reason why people get stuck, it\u2019s not the only one. People can start feeling emotionally stuck when they&#8217;re burned out, lack adequate resources or support, don\u2019t see a deeper sense of meaning or purpose in their work, or are feeling resistant to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/feeling-stuck-in-life-tips-to-move-forward#how-to-stop-feeling-stuck\">If you&#8217;re feeling stuck, psychologists recommend letting go of unrealistic expectations<\/a>, practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/importance-of-positive-self-talk\/\">positive self-talk<\/a>, getting clear on your long-term goals and vision, and, whenever possible, asking for help.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, <strong>take advantage of the deadline effect (what Pink calls the \u201cuh oh effect.\u201d)<\/strong> The deadline effect is the internal fear that we haven&#8217;t done enough, or are running out of time, and is a powerful tool of motivation at the midpoint of a project or experience. Citing a study by Connie Gersick, Pink explains that <a href=\"http:\/\/web.mit.edu\/curhan\/www\/docs\/Articles\/15341_Readings\/Group_Dynamics\/Gersick_1988_Time_and_transition.pdf\">at first people working in teams often make little progress toward their goals<\/a> until a sudden burst of productivity when they become aware that a deadline is approaching. Regardless of the timeline of the collaboration, Gersick found that this leap of progress almost always occurred around the midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Taking advantage of the deadline effect relies on the existence of a deadline. If a project lacks an external deadline, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/09\/how-to-motivate-yourself-when-you-dont-have-a-deadline\">you can try creating a deadline for yourself<\/a>, although some argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3026895\/self-imposed-deadlines-dont-stop-procrastination-heres-what-might\">self-imposed deadlines don\u2019t work<\/a>. Other strategies include enlisting friends or coworkers as accountability partners, or creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-incentive-meaning-and-definition-economics\/\">incentive<\/a> for yourself.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>An Opportunity for Reflection<\/strong><br><br>Pink argues that the middle can leave you feeling unmotivated or inspired, but that it can also serve as an opportunity to reflect. While people often emphasize <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uoregon.edu\/keepteaching\/2020\/05\/21\/powerful-endings-reflection\/\">the importance of reflection at the end of an experience<\/a>, taking time to reflect in the <em>middle<\/em> of an experience gives you the opportunity to reconsider your goals and course correct if necessary.&nbsp;<br><br>Some experts emphasize that reflection is an ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/pedagogical-innovation\/resources\/experiential-education\/role-of-reflection\/#1540494768752-5a02f198-73d2\">process that should take place at the beginning, middle, <em>and<\/em> end of a learning experience<\/a>. They explain that reflection in the middle of an experience allows you to consider the knowledge and skills you\u2019re using, identify knowledge and skills you still need to develop, and better identify and address any emergent challenges.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do your energy and attention tend to wane towards the middle of the day? What are some things you can do to overcome the midday slump? According to Daniel Pink, the author of When, the midday slump is a natural occurrence. Humans experience a slump in the middle of any experience: midday slump, midlife crisis, mid-relationship lull. However, a mid-experience lull can have two possible outcomes\u2014it can leave you feeling listless or inspire you to take action. 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