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 struck probably every city dweller. However, there are other reasons why we feel overwhelmed and unassembled. You will be amazed how our everyday habits, which we no longer notice, prevent us from being alert.
10. You drink a little water
The fact that most of us consume less fluid than the body needs has been recently said on television and radio. But honestly, do you follow the advice to drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day? But people are 80% H2O! Even a slight, seemingly dehydration, just 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, so nutrients and oxygen enter the tissues and brain more slowly.
9. Do you prefer not to have breakfast
Everyone knows that food is “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. That’s why, if you don’t have breakfast, you’ll feel tired faster. Breakfast is a kind of “ignition” for the body.
8. Junk food prevails on your table
Sugar and foods with a high glycemic index cause a sharp increase in blood glucose, followed by a sharp decrease in it. These constant “leaps” can cause rapid fatigue. Therefore, try to give up sweets and products from premium flour. It is 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 strength if you take care of yourself and do not go to the gym is deceptive. This is evidenced by the results of an experiment conducted in the USA. It was attended by people with mostly sedentary work, because of which they constantly felt tired. A few days a week they began to attend sports training. It turned out that physical education, provided that they are regular, increase endurance, make blood move faster and deliver more nutrients to 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 felt the hypnotic effect of this drink, and therefore consider it a good way to fall asleep soon. However, here lies a hoax. Yes, at first alcohol relaxes the body, but then it contributes to 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, if not guaranteed, are likely. Stop drinking alcohol should be 3-4 hours before bedtime.
5. On weekends, you go to bed later than usual
If you plan not to sleep for a long time on the night of Saturday to Sunday, then it will be more difficult for you to fall asleep on the night of Sunday to Monday and to get up in the morning. Therefore, do not abuse the capabilities of the body and test it for strength. If, however, this happened, and on Monday you feel “overwhelmed,” try to find about 20 minutes to rest and take a nap.
4. Before going to bed, you "sit" in social networks or check mail
Specialists of the chain of stores “Your Health” advise to turn off computers, laptops, tablets and put away a mobile phone one hour before bedtime. The bright light emitted by their screens prevents the body from tuning into sleep, as it inhibits the production of the hormone melatonin. If it’s 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 concluded that attention concentration 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. Of course, there is no need to verify the position of pens, paper and other objects in a ruler. But it is better if you keep things in their places.
2. You have not had a vacation for a long time
Long tension and stress, which are inevitable in any work, deplete the body, so it needs a "recharge". The body and mind need restoration of strength, and you can get them only on vacation. And do not worry that during your vacation you will miss the opportunity to implement 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 to the detriment of their own interests over time lead to the accumulation of irritation and even bitterness. But do not go too far when you learn to refuse. Sometimes good deeds are worth doing just like that.