Most
times we tend to blame being tired all the time on a busy lifestyle and a
stressful society, but the truth is we are sometimes more to blame for this
constant feeling of tiredness than our busy lifestyles and the stressful
society. Here are 5 things you do
that makes you tired all the time.
Not Sleeping
Well
Though, sleeping
well might not be entirely easy to do if you’re a part of the Nigerian business
or corporate world, there are a few things you can do to improve the quality of
your sleep. Try to limit caffeine intake to small amounts during morning hours
and none after that. Turn off all electronic devices at least an hour before
bed, especially to avoid exposure to the phone screen light which can interfere
significantly with your sleep. Also avoid sugary and carb-heavy meals before
bed.
You Don’t
Drink Enough Water
Not drinking
enough water can lead to dehydration. Dehydration, even slight dehydration,
takes a toll on energy levels and leads to a reduction in the speed at which
oxygen and nutrients reach the muscles and organs. You should pay attention to
your water intake and drink enough water to keep your system functioning in
great condition.
You’re Not
Consuming Enough Iron
Try as much as
you can to balance your diet to avoid nutrient deficiencies that can leave you
feeling weak, sluggish, irritable and unable to focus. Iron deficiency is one
of the major deficiencies that leave you feeling weak and tired all the time.
Be sure to stock up on iron rich foods like eggs, dark leafy green vegetables,
nuts, kidney beans, foods high in vitamin C etc. to avoid iron deficiencies.
You
Practically Live on Junk Food
If your primary
diet consists of sugar rich foods and simple carbs, you shouldn’t be surprised
you feel tired all the time. These kinds of foods rapidly increase your blood
sugar level and constant blood sugar spikes followed by sharp drops causes
fatigue over the course of the day. Improve your diet and include lean proteins
and whole grains to help keep your blood sugar level steady.
You Stay Up
Late on Weekends
Not sleeping on
Saturday night, then sleeping through the day on Sunday can make it difficult
for you to fall asleep on Sunday night (the night you really need to sleep in
preparation for Monday morning). This of course results in a sleep-deprived
Monday morning and a potentially crappy week. If you must stay up late on a
Saturday night, rather than sleeping through the day on Sunday, you can try
waking up close to your normal time on Sunday morning, then taking a power nap
in the afternoon to recharge, so that your body will be more responsive to
falling asleep come night time.
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