You powered through a productive morning, maybe even ate a virtuous lunch. Then, all of a sudden, BAM! It’s 3:07 p.m., and you’ve been staring at the same email for six minutes. Don’t look now, but you’ve been hit with the afternoon droopsies.

It’s tempting to use lighthearted, sing-song terms to describe the lag in engagement and productivity, but employee burnout is a real issue, and it’s gaining momentum. A Gallup poll found that “three in four employees in the U.S. experience workplace burnout at least sometimes.” One in four experiences burnout either “very often” or “always,” according to the poll.

While the breakroom battle ensues over whether Monster or Red Bull grabs the prime real estate in the employee fridge, one thing 71% of us can agree on is that the late afternoon is the worst time for work, with productivity plummeting between 3 and 6 p.m.

So, tell me. Are you stuck in a full-blown productivity nosedive? Or is a midday reset an easy solution? Well, like they say, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem with afternoon fatigue.

Take this not-so-scientific-but-pretty-accurate quiz to find out how real your 3 p.m. slump is and what to do about it.

Quiz: What kind of slumper are you?

1. At 3 p.m., what are you most likely to be doing?

A. Crushing your to-do list like a productivity rockstar.

B. Reading an email four times and still not absorbing it.

C. Fantasizing about converting your desk into a hidden nap cubby.

D. Trying to decide if another venti coffee is a good idea (it’s not).

2. What’s your snack situation?

A. Apple slices and almonds inspired by a healthy living influencer.

B. Half a Krispy Kreme box someone left in the break room.

C. I forgot to eat lunch, and I’m not OK.

D. Red Bull counts as a snack, right?

3. How’s your posture around 3 p.m.?

A. Sitting tall like an ergonomic superhero.

B. Slowly melting into your chair like a slug.

C. Bent over your desk like a sleep-deprived zombie king.

D. You’re lying horizontal on the break room couch with a laptop on your chest.

4. Be honest: How’s your hydration game?

A. I have my emotional support water bottle with me at all times.

B. I had one glass of water … this morning.

C. Does soda count?

D. I’m 90% caffeine and 10% regrets.

5. What’s your go-to slump strategy?

A. A quick walk or stretch to reset.

B. Scroll TikTok and hope for the best.

C. Power through with sheer will (and yawns).

D. Reorganize my desktop folders and call it “productive.”

What do the results say?

Mostly A’s: The Slump-Proof Momentum Master

You’re managing your energy like a pro. No late afternoon zombie monster stands a chance. Keep doing what you’re doing, but don’t forget to share your secrets (and snacks) with the rest of us.

Keep the productivity party going with regular movement breaks, 90-minute task sprints and a motivational playlist to keep that unicorn energy flowing.

Mostly B’s: The “Mildly Muddled” Midday Meanderer

You’re doing OK. However, 3 p.m. is not your peak time. You’re functional but slightly foggy. A few minor adjustments can make a significant difference.

“When I’m starting to feel down, I ask Alexa to play an upbeat song really loud. I sing and dance it out, and then I go back to work,” Stephanie Chambers, an SDR Lead at Fullcast, laughs. She follows up with a glass of water and a light snack.

Music is a popular remedy for many members of the Fullcast team. “Music is a huge motivator for me,” said Jarod Newman of the Fullcast Customer Success Team. “I make a quick list of the things I have to do before I leave work. Then I put on my music that energizes me, and I go.”

Mostly C’s: The Certified Slump Chump

Yikes. You’ve entered full-on nap mode. Your brain has exited the chat, and your motivation is at DEFCON 1. We’ve all been there, but we can’t stay there. Your first move is to step away from your screen. Fresh air and sunlight are your new best friends.

“Don’t underestimate the power of light,” said Danny Bonvissuto at WebMD. “At a core level, your body takes its cues from light to know when to wake up and when to go to sleep. If you’re feeling tired during the workday, bright sunlight or a light therapy lamp can help you feel awake and alert.”

Mostly D’s: The Spiraling Slump Star

You’ve hit the wall, and you may have taken a few coworkers down with you. You’re trying everything — except the right things. Don’t worry: You can get back on track.

Rule number one: stop chugging caffeine and start fueling your body with real food (think protein and healthy fats). Then, try a quick brain reboot: music, movement or a task switch.

“When I know I will be working on a large design project, I use the Pomodoro technique to power through the rest of the day — 25 minutes on, five minutes off,” said Mackenzie Head, senior designer at Fullcast.

And maybe — just maybe — call it a day early if possible. Tomorrow’s another chance to thrive.

The takeaway from this quiz confirms what employees already suspect: The 3 p.m. slump is real. However, it’s not unbeatable. Whether you’re a casual yawner or deep in the slump trenches, a few small shifts in how you eat, move and hydrate can make your afternoons more productive (and less nap-prone).

J’Nel Wright is the content writer at Fullcast, a Silicon Slopes-based, end-to-end RevOps platform that allows companies to design, manage and track the performance of their revenue-generating teams.