Feeling a bit tired of late? Even if you are getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, the body can often use sleepiness to inform us of adjustments we need to make in our daily lives. Figuring out why we are so tired is the crucial first step in leading to a more restful feeling. Here are a few potential causes behind your tired eyes.
Chronic Stress
A little stress is normal for everyone, but when things start to feel a bit too overwhelming our bodies can start to shut down. This can even lead to exhaustive disorder, which includes both physical and psychological symptoms. The best way to address tiredness from chronic stress is to find ways to work on our well-being. Yoga, meditation, removing stress factors, reading, and more are all great options.
Unbalanced Diet
Food is a crucial part of keeping our body going, and the type of food we eat (or lack thereof) impacts the energy we feel each day. Undereating leads to the body breaking down more fats and muscle which leads to exhaustion. Diets that are high in ultra-processed foods are also culprits of sleep deprivation.
Dehydration
Water is the essence of life, and a majority of the human body! This makes it very important that we stay properly hydrated while taking on life’s daily challenges. As Mick Jenkins says “Water is more important than the gold.” While the recommended amount of H2O to drink daily slightly varies with age and gender, we should all be aiming for 4 to 6 cups of water each day.
Lack of Nutrients
Our bodies are a complicated yet beautiful puzzle that requires many different nutrients to keep each aspect running smoothly. A lack of iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, and magnesium are all potential culprits in leading to a more tired individual. Each of these is a relatively common inefficiency, and discussing further with a professional can help you determine the next steps to take.
There are many other factors that could lead to an overly tired body. Undiagnosed medical conditions, not enough exercise, medications, working hours, and more can all lead to a constant feeling of wanting to sleep. The first step is finding out the changes that need to be made, then applying them! Get some snoozes, Bham!
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