Tired? - 5 Things You"re Doing That Could Be Sapping Your Energy
If you're reading this article it's a pretty good guess that you know what it's like to suffer from tiredness and fatigue.
It's annoying as hell (excuse my French), to be "too tired" to do the things you like with your friends and family.
But ultimately, it's your fault.
Tiredness is a result of many life factors and taking control of them is the only way to start living a life where you can actually sleep less and feel more awake and energized throughout your day.
In this article I'm going to throw out 5 things you're likely doing that are contributing to your sleepiness.
1) There's a lot to be said for breakfast.
Face it, many of us just out the door each morning with a piece of toast in our hand and a skimpy lunch packed.
How in the world are you thinking you'll get through your day on THAT? Breakfast is indeed, as you've probably been told your entire life, the most important meal of the day.
Getting in a high amount of calories (make sure some of this is coming from fruit as well!) is a good way to help you make it to lunch.
2) Power down early: The bright light of computer and TV screens is an interesting addition to the causes of tiredness.
While I love my screen time, using a computer or watching TV late into the evening can actually confuse the part of the brain that releases melatonin, a chemical released by the brain that tells you it's time to sleep.
Because this chemical release is usually triggered by your surroundings getting darker, artificial light can hinder your ability to fall asleep quickly.
3) Snack early, snack often.
There's a lot to be said for the benefits of snacking.
We worry so much about weight and other aspects of health, that we disregard one of the fundamental rules of our body: We burn through food in 3-4 hours.
Why not eat smaller meals every 3 hours or so, so that you are taking in the same amount of calories in a day, but have a more consistent distribution.
Most people go several hours between lunch and dinner and end up running on empty.
4) Work it! No need to break out the 80's Jazzercise equipment, but getting your heart rate is an amazing addition to each day because you will encourage the release of endorphins and other chemicals in the brain that help you stay awake.
This is something that shouldn't be overdone, the key is to exercise enough to get a boost of energy, but not so much it makes you feel MORE tired than before.
5) Just let it go.
Holding grudges and accumulating stress, sadness, and other negative mental emotions was one of the top contributors to tiredness in a University of San Francisco study.
Let go of any pent up hatred and try and move through life with a happy, easy-going confidence, you'll feel the difference!
It's annoying as hell (excuse my French), to be "too tired" to do the things you like with your friends and family.
But ultimately, it's your fault.
Tiredness is a result of many life factors and taking control of them is the only way to start living a life where you can actually sleep less and feel more awake and energized throughout your day.
In this article I'm going to throw out 5 things you're likely doing that are contributing to your sleepiness.
1) There's a lot to be said for breakfast.
Face it, many of us just out the door each morning with a piece of toast in our hand and a skimpy lunch packed.
How in the world are you thinking you'll get through your day on THAT? Breakfast is indeed, as you've probably been told your entire life, the most important meal of the day.
Getting in a high amount of calories (make sure some of this is coming from fruit as well!) is a good way to help you make it to lunch.
2) Power down early: The bright light of computer and TV screens is an interesting addition to the causes of tiredness.
While I love my screen time, using a computer or watching TV late into the evening can actually confuse the part of the brain that releases melatonin, a chemical released by the brain that tells you it's time to sleep.
Because this chemical release is usually triggered by your surroundings getting darker, artificial light can hinder your ability to fall asleep quickly.
3) Snack early, snack often.
There's a lot to be said for the benefits of snacking.
We worry so much about weight and other aspects of health, that we disregard one of the fundamental rules of our body: We burn through food in 3-4 hours.
Why not eat smaller meals every 3 hours or so, so that you are taking in the same amount of calories in a day, but have a more consistent distribution.
Most people go several hours between lunch and dinner and end up running on empty.
4) Work it! No need to break out the 80's Jazzercise equipment, but getting your heart rate is an amazing addition to each day because you will encourage the release of endorphins and other chemicals in the brain that help you stay awake.
This is something that shouldn't be overdone, the key is to exercise enough to get a boost of energy, but not so much it makes you feel MORE tired than before.
5) Just let it go.
Holding grudges and accumulating stress, sadness, and other negative mental emotions was one of the top contributors to tiredness in a University of San Francisco study.
Let go of any pent up hatred and try and move through life with a happy, easy-going confidence, you'll feel the difference!
