Episode 132
Morning 6-Pack - Top 6 Ways to Zap Your Afternoon Zzzs!
Ever felt like you're dragging by 2:06 PM? Oh boy, you're not alone! Turns out, that’s when the average American hits the infamous ‘slump zone’—like a bear waking up from hibernation, but way less cuddly. Join me, Haystack, as I spill the beans on a study that says if we had double the energy, we’d be raking in the dough! Picture this: 74% of us believe more energy = more cash. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be rolling in it while doing the cha-cha with friends and family? But wait, there’s more! Half of us blame our couch potato lifestyle on low energy levels, and a whopping 31% say it limits our fun in the sun. So, what do we do when we feel that afternoon slump creeping in? I’ve got the top six wacky ways to kick that slump to the curb—think splashing water on your face or even dropping something heavy on your foot. Seriously, who knew a little pain could wake you up? Tune in for all the giggles, puns, and a good dose of silliness as we tackle those sleepy afternoons with a laugh!
Transcript
Good morning, It's Haystack and there is a new report that finds the exact time of day that the average American kind of hits a bit of a wall, that the energy levels crater and it Turns out it's 2:06pm that's what they're calling peak slump time.
Speaker A:The survey finds that most people wish we had twice our current energy levels as well.
Speaker A:And if we got a boost, 74% of us believe we would earn more money.
Speaker A:18% claim we would prioritize friends and family more with that extra energy.
Speaker A:And nearly half blame a lack of energy for not exercising more.
Speaker A:Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Speaker A:31% say it limits outdoor activities.
Speaker A:And when we think hypothetically about if we would get a boost of energy, when would we use it?
Speaker A:Well, a fourth of us say Monday, a fifth of us say Friday, and a fifth of us say Saturday when we are off work.
Speaker A:We don't want to waste our extra energy on work.
Speaker A:We want to have a good time with it.
Speaker A:I say you should not be like the average American when you feel yourself start to nod off and hit peak slump, maybe try something from today's list of the top six quick, easy ways to jolt yourself awake at 2:06pm Best.
Speaker B:Way to start your day.
Speaker B:These six jokes he's about to say listen up for old Haystack to crack open tomorrow.
Speaker B:6.
Speaker C:Pack your morning.
Speaker C:6 pack the top six ways to jolt yourself awake in the afternoon.
Speaker C:6.
Speaker A:Tell your teenager that Travis and Taylor broke up and let her piercing scream shake you to your core.
Speaker A:5.
Speaker A:Get up and take a walk to the refrigerator and grab a Monster or a Red Bull.
Speaker A:4.
Speaker C:Splash water in your face.
Speaker A:You know, as a bonus, it'll help you sober up.
Speaker C:Number three, Drop something heavy on your foot or where your foot used to be.
Speaker A:Damn you, diabetes.
Speaker C:Number two, Go outside and get some sun.
Speaker C:Although you might want to bring, you.
Speaker A:Know, proof of citizenship just in case.
Speaker C:And the number one way to get a quick jolt of energy in the afternoon?
Speaker C:Take out a loan so you can afford a medium latte at Starbucks.
