Tired No More

I read an interesting and informative article yesterday and thought of sharing with all of you.

Despite 8 hours of sleep, you wake up feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed. You feel sluggish, unmotivated to complete your tasks or do anything at all. Often, you have to push yourself to get through the day. Do you recognize yourself in these scenarios?? If your answers are "yes", then you are suffering from fatigue.

There are "5 Main Energy Drainer" that can cause exhaustion.

1. Over Exercising - avoid rigorous, heavy workouts as they could leave you worn out, not to mention lead to injuries. Try low to moderate exercise instead, it's better for boosting energy levels in long term.
2. Diet Lacking in Nutrients - too low levels of Vitamin C can leave you exhausted; skipping breakfast and dehydration are contributing factors as well. According to studies, down a big glass of water for instant energy because water is needed for a healthy functioning body.
3. Stress and Worries - when under stress, your muscles tighten up while your heart rate and blood pressure increase, resulting your body in aches and fatigue. Try taking slow, deep breaths to lower your heart rate and pump your body with oxygen.
4. Your Pessimistic Outlook - use negatives like "I can't", "I'll never" or "No way" will end you unmotivated, even depressed. Try to stay positive and notice it will fire up renewed energy.
5. Too much sleep - getting too much sleep can do more harm than good as it messes up your body's internal clock. Instead, get up within the hour you usually wake; avoid stimulants like caffeine in the afternoon as it can stay in your body for up to 8 hours and disrupt sleep.

Understand what triggers your exhaustion, then take steps towards changing your lifestyle. I will start making a change and hopefully I'll bounce back, brimming with energy within weeks. =)