How do you stay productive?

My fellow monkeys,

What do you do to keep yourself productive at work? I usually feel my productivity significantly diminishes after 3pm (even after my second cup of coffee around 1 ish at lunch). I try to drink tea in the afternoon to keep myself awake, or I just take 10mins to go for a stroll. However, the results aren't optimal and I wish I could have the energy I have in the morning so I could get more things done.

As a reference, I eat pretty healthy and clean. Also, I have a morning routine of waking up earlier to exercise for 7,8 mins and mediate for 10 mins. So, rather than dietary or exercising, please let me know if you do anything differently (what worked for you) to stay productive during the day with the long-hour work schedule. Much appreciated!!

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I put a picture of the Cleveland skyline in my cubicle with a note above it saying, "if you don't pickup the pace they'll ship you off to the Cleveland office."

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