We live in a world now where everyone has increasingly busy and stressful lives leaving many people finding themselves feeling tired and drained. The tiredness that many people experience is usually lifestyle-related, and there are actually a lot of things you can do to increase your energy levels and take better advantage of your time. Some of the reasons why you may feel tired and depleted of energy can vary from simple, such as lack of sleep or dealing with stress at work, to much more complex ones, such as living with a chronic condition or following treatment for chronic disease. While dealing with fatigue caused by a chronic condition may be more difficult, forming some good lifestyle habits can help you to maximize your energy levels on a day-to-day basis. Read on for our tips on how to feel more awake and alert.
Get More Sleep
It is easy to put sleep to one side and prioritize other things instead. When you are busy, you might choose to stay up late to finish some work or get up early meaning that you are cutting back on hours that should be spent in bed. Experts say that you should aim for about seven hours of sleep per night. However, this differs from person to person as some people need a little more and others a little less. If you don’t get enough sleep and struggle to get to sleep, then make sure you take time out to relax instead, either by taking time to have a bath, read a book, or simply get into bed half an hour earlier than usual. Also avoid using your phone, tablet or laptop when you’re in bed as this has been linked to poor sleep quality, lack of sleep and increased tiredness during the day
Reduce Stress
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, you may struggle to concentrate and have difficulty switching off, which can take its toll on your physical and mental health; it is also closely linked to tiredness. While you might not always be able to remove sources of stress from your life completely, you can try to minimize lifestyle-related stress to increase your energy levels. Mindfulness and meditation techniques can also help you to reduce feelings of anxiety.
Move More
While it might sound strange, actually doing more exercise can boost your energy levels. It’s hard to get your head around as when you’re feeling tired, the last thing you’ll want to do is to get up and get moving, however, if you can get past that then a brisk walk can make you feel fantastic. Start gently and don’t put too much pressure on yourself, also make sure you choose activities that you like, such as a family bike ride at the weekend.
Eat A Healthy Diet
If you find that you’re always feeling tired, sluggish, and low in energy, then perhaps you need to have a look at what you’re eating on a daily basis. Your body needs fuel so that you can keep going, so choosing whole, nutritious foods will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function at its best and give you plenty of energy. You might want to have a look into how to detox your body for better health as this can give you a good kick start into a better lifestyle and really boost your energy levels.
Stay Hydrated
During the day, you lose water via sweating and going to the toilet, so in order to stay hydrated, you need to drink enough water to compensate for this loss. Dehydration can have an affect your brain function, mood, and energy levels. To stay hydrated, you need to make sure that you drink when you’re thirsty and remember that if you sweat a lot due to hot weather or being very active, you may need to have more water than usual.
Be Social
It’s important for your health to stay active but also social. It’s good to get out and meet people and do things with them, and according to studies, people with stronger social networks are thought to have better physical and mental health as they age. If you are feeling tired and in low spirits, it can be helpful to get out socializing with friends, joining a social club, or starting a new hobby that gets you out and about. Getting out of the house and socializing with other people is beneficial for both your energy levels and your mental health.
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