Qi Gong Guide . I often feel tired around 3:00 in the afternoon.

 I often feel tired around 3:00 in the afternoon. 

Can Qi Gong help with this?

Feeling tired during the day, especially after a busy morning, is something many people experience. Our energy often goes up and down, so we look for ways to feel better. Practicing Qigong can help gently restore your energy. Over time, you might notice that this renewed energy lasts longer each day.

A lot of people call this the daily drop in energy, the '3:00 slump.' It’s that time when we feel tired for about an hour before our energy returns. To understand why this happens, it helps to look at how Qigong explains the flow of energy.

First, we all have a form of energy—let’s call it life energy. In Chinese culture, this is called Qi.

Second, when this energy moves smoothly through the body, we usually feel healthy and full of energy.

Third, the flow of energy changes throughout the day. Around 3:00, our life energy shifts, which is why we often feel tired then. This is a normal part of our daily rhythm.

Fourth, Qigong is a practice that helps activate the flow of Qi energy.

Fifth, here is a Qigong solution for the 3:00 slump: clap and rub your hands together for a few minutes, then shake them up and down as if shaking off water. This simple exercise can help you get through the afternoon slump.

By Andrzej