How Can You Beat the Afternoon Energy Slump At Work?
As an executive mum juggling high-pressure deadlines at work and the demands of family life, you’re no stranger to the dreaded afternoon energy slump. By mid-afternoon, you might feel your focus wane, your posture falter, and your productivity grind to a halt. But what if you could combat this slump with something as simple as a few minutes of movement? Movement breaks, when incorporated strategically, can rejuvenate both your mind and body, keeping you energised and focused throughout the day. Lets discuss more in this blog.

Sitting for extended periods doesn’t just lead to discomfort - it also drains your energy. Prolonged static postures restrict blood flow, compress spinal structures, and reduce oxygen intake, leaving you feeling fatigued. Here’s how movement breaks can help:

Boost Blood Circulation: Simple movements get your blood flowing, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your brain and muscles, helping you feel more alert.

Improve Mental Clarity: Moving around stimulates the release of endorphins, which can enhance your mood, reduce stress, and sharpen your focus.

Relieve Muscle Tension: Short bursts of activity loosen tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, and back, reducing discomfort and preventing pain.

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You don’t need a gym or elaborate routines to benefit from movement breaks. Here are simple and effective strategies you can incorporate into your workday:
Set a Timer: Use a timer or app to remind yourself to stand up and move every 30–60 minutes. A quick stretch or walk around your desk can work wonders.

Take Walking Meetings: Swap traditional sit-down meetings for walking meetings, either around the office or outdoors. This not only gets you moving but also boosts creativity and collaboration.

Use a Standing Desk: Alternate between sitting and standing by using an adjustable standing desk to avoid static postures. Incorporate gentle movements like calf raises or shifting your weight from side to side while standing.

Incorporate Mini Workouts: Simple activities like squats, lunges, or wall push-ups during a quick break can energise your body and reset your posture.

Stretch at Your Desk: Desk based exercises like shoulder rolls, seated spinal twists, and neck stretches can release tension without interrupting your workflow.

Movement breaks aren’t just a way to beat fatigue—they also promote long-term health benefits by reducing the risk of conditions like sitting diseaseback pain, and poor circulation. For executive mums, these quick bursts of activity can bridge the gap between high productivity at work and the energy you need to power through family time at home.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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