Always feeling tired, even after sleeping well? In this article, Beauty and Tips explores the reasons for it, as well as the ways to solve it.<\/p>\n
You know what it\u2019s like. You slept well last night and should be bouncing today. Instead, you\u2019ve only been at work for an hour and already can\u2019t stop yawning. You can\u2019t focus on the tasks that need completing because you feel so darn tired. What gives?<\/p>\n
A good night\u2019s sleep is an important part to the feeling energised and awesome puzzle. But it\u2019s only one part. There are other things that need to be just right, too. For a lot of people, it comes down to the\u00a0wrong dietary choices<\/b>. For example, too little iron in your system can lead to iron deficiency. This makes a person feel weak, sluggish, irritable and unable to perform tasks at their optimum. You\u2019ll find iron in foods such as spinach, eggs, beans, and lean beef. If, instead, you\u2019re the champion of the world when it comes to macronutrients and practically survive on junk food, it can be a reason why you still feel tired after getting what you deem to be a good night\u2019s rest. Junk food is stocked with simple carbs and sugar, and those cause spikes in your blood sugar levels, which are followed by crashes. What follows are bouts of fatigue.<\/p>\n
Another big reason why you still might feel tired despite getting a good night\u2019s sleep is\u00a0stress<\/b>. Stress is mentally exhausting. So even though we\u2019ve slept well, we\u2019re still feeling its effects throughout the day. We\u2019re constantly fretting about\u00a0something,\u00a0<\/i>and it\u2019s this worrying that is putting a strain on our wellbeing. It taxes our system and leaves us feeling more tired than we probably should be. For some, the answer is more simple. After a great night\u2019s sleep, they\u00a0decide to skip breakfast<\/b>. This is a big No-No. Why? Because breakfast is SO important for fuelling you up with the energy you need to ace the morning. If you miss out on those vital early nutrients, you\u2019ll arrive at work already feeling sluggish and yawning.<\/p>\n
Another simple reason for constant tiredness could be your\u00a0alcohol habits<\/b>. While a solitary glass of wine (or two) before bed after work seems like a great way to de-stress, it can actually be the reason why you still feel slow and lethargic the next day. Alcohol can be fun at the time, but it can sabotage us, too. It can cause us to wake up in the middle of the night, and it can dehydrate us \u2013 which is another reason why you might be feeling tired after a good night\u2019s sleep. These are some of the reasons why you\u2019re always tired, even after a good sleep. Now let\u2019s take a look at what you can do to improve your situation so that you feel more energised, alert and awake.<\/p>\n
Breathe Properly<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
A lot of us take breathing for granted. We just do it without thinking! Think about it \u2013 when was the last time you were aware of your breathing? The thing is that breathing is actually\u00a0really\u00a0<\/i>important for energy, as it helps oxygen flow around your body with greater or lesser efficiency. Spend some time each day practising mindfulness. Become aware of your breathing. Stand up straight, and breathe deeply, not from your chest but from your diaphragm.<\/p>\n Be More Active<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Ever noticed that you can be fully alert and energetic until you get into a car? Then, after a while of sitting down, you\u2019re yawning! It happens, and it\u2019s because sitting down can affect how deeply we breathe. It also slows our heart rate down. If you have the type of job that requires you to sit down a lot, take 5 minute breaks each hour and walk around. Be more active, stretch your muscles and\u00a0do\u00a0<\/i>something. Get moving!<\/p>\n Take Naps<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Wanna know the secret as to why some people can stay awake until early hours of the morning while the rest of us are snoozing on the sofa by 10pm? It might be because they take naps, they\u00a0are a lifesaver for anyone who wants to stay productive until late at night. Just a 30 \u2013 60 minute nap in the late afternoon can give you a huge boost in energy. It doesn\u2019t matter if you feel like you got a good sleep last night. Try napping and see if it doesn\u2019t boost performance and alertness.<\/p>\n Drink More Water<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Are you drinking enough water? If you aren\u2019t, this could be the reason you feel tired, even after a good sleep. Without enough water, you could become dehydrated without even realising it. In fact, lots of us become dehydrated without realising it. And even just 2% of usual fluid loss can result in a sharp drop in our energy levels. This is because dehydration leads to a change in blood volume, which then thickens our blood. When this happens, it becomes much harder for our body to transport nutrients and oxygen with much efficiency. The result? Tiredness.<\/p>\n Eat Breakfast<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n You woke up feel refreshed after a good night\u2019s sleep. You\u2019re ready to seize the day. Awesome! But then you go and commit a massive error by skipping breakfast. Not cool! Now, when you arrive at work, you\u2019re no longer feeling refreshed and ready to seize the day. Could it be because you missed breakfast? Most likely!<\/p>\n Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides the fuel your body needs to keep you going through the morning until dinner. Skipping it will leave you feeling so sluggish that you\u2019ll wish you could go back to bed. Try a health breakfast of either eggs, oatmeal or lots of fruit.<\/p>\n Eat Healthier<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Lastly, you\u2019ll struggle with tiredness if you\u2019re eating the wrong things. Eat junk all the time, and your blood sugar levels will spike before crashing. Aim for a healthy, well-balanced diet made up of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains and nuts and seeds.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: \u00a0Beauty and Tips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Always feeling tired, even after sleeping well? In this article, Beauty and Tips explores the reasons for it, as well as the ways to solve it. You know what it\u2019s like. You slept well last night and should be bouncing today. Instead, you\u2019ve only been at work for an hour and already can\u2019t stop yawning. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1565],"tags":[3],"yoast_head":"\n