When it comes to the causes of constant fatigue, the first thing that comes to mind is chronic lack of sleep, which in the 21st century has probably struck every city dweller. However, there are other reasons why we feel overwhelmed and uncombined. You will be amazed at how much our daily habits, which we no longer notice, prevent us from being cheerful.
10. You don't drink enough water
The fact that most of us consume less fluid than the body needs has recently been talked about on television and on the radio. But be honest: do you follow the advice to drink at least 2 liters of clean water a day? But a person is 80% H2O! Even a seemingly insignificant dehydration, only a couple of percent will lead to the fact that the blood becomes thicker. This means that it is much more difficult for the heart to pump it, therefore, nutrients and oxygen are supplied to the tissues and the brain more slowly.
9. You prefer not to eat breakfast
Everyone knows that food is the "fuel" for our body. During sleep, the body uses what we ate for dinner. And in the morning he needs a new portion, which it converts into energy. No food - no strength. This is why if you don't have breakfast, you will feel tired faster. Breakfast is a kind of “ignition” for the body.
8. Unhealthy foods dominate your table
Sugar and foods with a high glycemic index cause a sharp rise in blood glucose levels, followed by a sharp decrease. These constant "leaps" can cause rapid fatigue. Therefore, try to avoid sweets and premium flour products. Better to choose boiled chicken, brown rice, stewed vegetables, fish.
7. If you feel "not very", you skip sports training
The feeling that you will save the rest of your energy by taking care of yourself and not going to the gym is deceiving. This is evidenced by the results of an experiment conducted in the United States. It was attended by people with a predominantly sedentary job, because of which they constantly felt tired. They started attending sports training several days a week. It turned out that physical education, provided that they are regular, increases endurance, makes the blood move faster and delivers more nutrients to the tissues. Therefore, even a simple walk should be preferred to lying in front of the TV on the couch.
6. To fall asleep faster, you drink a glass of wine at night
Many have felt the hypnotic effect of this drink on themselves, and therefore consider it a good way to fall asleep as soon as possible. However, here too lies a deception. Yes, at first alcohol relaxes the body, but then it promotes the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream, an increase in body temperature.Any thermometers, whether electronic, infrared or mercury, will record an unnatural body temperature after drinking alcohol. This explains why we often wake up at night after drinking. As a result, sleep disturbances are likely, if not guaranteed. You should stop drinking alcohol 3-4 hours before going to bed.
5. On weekends, you go to bed later than usual.
If you plan to stay awake long hours from Saturday to Sunday, then it will be more difficult for you to fall asleep on Sunday night to Monday and get up in bed in the morning. Therefore, you should not abuse the capabilities of the body and test it for strength. If it does happen, and on Monday you feel "overwhelmed", try to find about 20 minutes to rest and take a short nap.
4. Before going to bed, you "sit" in social networks or check your mail
Experts of the “Your Health” chain of stores advise to turn off computers, laptops, tablets an hour before bedtime and put your mobile phone away. The bright light that their screens emit makes it difficult for the body to tune in to sleep, as it suppresses the production of the hormone melatonin. If it is impossible not to use gadgets, lower the screen brightness and keep them away from your face.
3. Your workplace is a mess
Psychologists from Princeton have found that attention is reduced and it is more difficult for the brain to process information if the space around you is a "creative mess", and frankly, it is cluttered. There is no need, of course, to check the position of pens, paper and other objects along the ruler. But it's better if you keep things in their places.
2. You haven't had a vacation for a long time
Long-term tension and stress, which are inevitable in any work, drain the body, so it needs a "recharge". Both the body and the mind need recuperation, and you can get them only on vacation. And don't worry that during your vacation you will miss out on opportunities to realize something important. Periodic breaks make us more productive, and after rest we work much more efficiently.
1. It's hard for you to refuse someone
It is very important to be able to say no if you do not want to do something. Attempts to please someone at the expense of their own interests eventually lead to the accumulation of irritation and even anger. But don't go overboard when you learn to refuse. Sometimes good deeds are worth doing just like that.