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1-2-3 Get It Done: The Anti Crash Combo That Keeps You Sharp All Afternoon
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | January 27, 2026
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
During lunch time, have a light meal followed up with a short walk and a glass of water.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. Heavy meals pull blood toward digestion which slows your thinking and creates the classic afternoon slump. A lighter lunch keeps your brain powered so you stay sharp and avoid slow hours.
2. A short walk boosts circulation and wakes up your nervous system. Even five minutes lifts focus mood and energy so you return to work ready to move fast.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Choose a light lunch with protein, healthy fats, and a small portion of carbs.
2. After you finish eating, go for a short walk outside or around the office.
3. Drink a glass of water when you return to give your brain one more boost.
Conclusion
Most people lose the afternoon to fatigue. The Anti Crash Combo keeps your energy and focus high so you get more done in less time.
“But I don’t have time for a walk”
Even a two minute walk around the building signals your brain to wake up. You will gain more time with this two-minute investment than trying to power through.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. Fun fact, your alertness naturally dips after lunch due to a circadian rhythm shift called the postprandial dip AKA “Food coma”. A short walk is one of the fastest ways to counter it, and in some studies it beats caffeine at bringing your energy back.
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