Why am I Tired?
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Overworked and Under Rested: The Real Reason You’re so Tired
By: Erin Power
Feeling tired all the time? You’re not alone. Turns out 60% of folks say they’re more exhausted now than they were in their pre-pandemic days. And sleep is only part of the equation.
We live in a high-achieving, chronically fatigued culture. One of the reasons being that we’re constantly bombarded by the message that productivity is the ultimate goal in life. We’re socially rewarded for crushing it whenever and wherever possible:
More reps at the gym…More calories torched…More emails sent…More to-dos to do…You get the picture.
The Downside of Keeping Up
Even if you love what you do, the pressures to keep up with the modern world can leave you feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. As a health coach, I see this all the time. My clients come to me foggy and fatigued, falling asleep in front of the TV, snapping at their kids, and chronically over caffeinating. And the conventional recommendation to “get more sleep” just hasn’t cut it.
Signs you might be running on empty:
Lack of concentration
Being easily agitated
Confusion
Cravings
Coping with food or alcohol
Anxiety or depression
Overwhelmed
According to physician, researcher, and author, Saundra Dalton-Smith, there’s a big difference between sleep and rest. She says, “If you’re waking up and still exhausted, the issue probably isn’t sleep.” And there are seven areas of rest we’re collectively not getting enough of:
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