Are You Tired of Being Tired?
August 15, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Diets and Dieting, Easy Health Tips, Exercise, Fitness, Food and Drink, Happy Living Tip, How To, Nutrition
Feel you are wandering around like a zombie, totally zapped of energy?
Well, you are not alone.
According to WebMD, every day, over 2 million Americans complain about being tired. We blame the tiredness on too much work and not enough sleep, but in reality it’s our poor everyday habits that are really making us tired.
Break these habits with WebMD’s ‘Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again’ and you might never be a zombie again.
Here’s the abbreviated version…
Step One: Energize the Diet.
- Have breakfast.
- Eat every three to four hours.
- Fill up on more fiber.
- Fuel your brain with omega-3s.
- Stay hydrated.
- Watch caffeine intake after noon.
Step Two: Energize Your Spirit.
- Splash some water on your face or take a shower when you’re feeling burned-out.
- Suit up in a “power” outfit to beat the blahs.
- Vent your feelings.
- Turn on some tunes.
- Let go of grudges.
- Take belly breaths.
- De-clutter a corner.
- Do some good.
Step Three: Get a Restorative Rest.
- Cut back on TV and computer time after 8 p.m.
- Hide your alarm clock.
- Give your pet his own separate sleeping space.
- Skip the nightcap.
- Get your exercise.
- Follow the 15-minute rule.
- Write down your worries.
To find out why these simple habits will recharge your energy, you’ll need to check out full version of ‘Your Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again’.
Geesh, and I was blaming it on my son waking me up all night! After a night of no sleep, I started making egg whites on the go from eggology for breakfast. They are organic and super easy to throw in the microwave right before heading out the door. Now if I could only get my dog to sleep on the floor instead of sleeping in MY bed every night!