How To Stop Feeling Tired

Do you feel low on energy, and wonder how to stop feelingtired all the time? No, you’re not imagining it, nobody seems to have theenergy to do, well… anything these days. We’re tired. We’re stressed. And weseem to just need an easy button to get through the day.

We are living through the biggest global pandemic in recenthistory and it has never been more important to take care of our health andwellness. But the high level of fatigue we’re feeling is heavy. Really heavy!

Fatigue can stop us in our tracks, bog us down and keep usstagnant. One of our favorite sayings here at Perspire is: Emotion needsMotion. We got to move heavy emotions out of our bodies so we can live,rollerblade or surf our way out of fatigue. But where’s our energy to do that?

Here are 5 ways to refill your tank so you have the gas (thejuice, the energy!) to make things happen again.

NAMASTE AT HOME

If you can’t get out of the house, consider trying yoga inthe comfort of your home. One of our favorite Youtube yoga channels is: YogaWith Adriene. There you can find an array of yoga practices from beginner toadvanced.

How does this help increase my energy?

Some yoga poses are excellent to reduce fatigue and adjustthe hormone cortisol – too little of which can zap your energy. As your stresslevels go down, energy levels improve. You’ll be doing backbends and handstandsin no time!

PHONE A FRIEND

We have so many “friends” on the internet but why does itsometimes feel like we’re so disconnected from each other? Make time tosocialize with friends and family in person. If you can’t see your bestie, pickup the phone and call them or even better Facetime!

How does this help?

Have you ever hung up the phone after talking to yourfavorite person and felt giddy and insanely euphoric? Like, it was the best dayever because you laughed, cried — connected with someone you care about? Thatboost in happy hormones increases not only your mood but your energy levelstoo.

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

What are you grateful for? Don’t just think it, write itdown. When you give the thoughts of gratitude life, by putting them on paper,you will gradually feel happy, more “filled” with each line of gratitudewritten.

How does this help my energy levels?

Regularly experiencing positive emotions such joy andgratitude creates an upward motion, helping you to refuel your energy. Gottalove that!

WATER AS FUEL

Ignite the wellness within with a tall glass of ice coldwater! Huh? Yep, drinking cold water does in fact increase your every level.Some recommend drinking 32oz of cold water upon rising in the morning. And acommon rule of thumb is to try and drink at least half your bodyweightthroughout the day. So if you weigh 210 lbs, you should be drinking 105 oz ofwater. There are tons of apps and websites available that help you calculateyour recommended daily water consumption. Some of them will even send you remindersto drink water throughout the day.

Feeling more adventurous? Take a cold shower, an ice bath orplunge into natural body of cold water! Every morning, Tony Robbins wakes upand plunges into a 57 degree ice bath. Why? Immersing yourself in cold waterhas some distinct health benefits, as a growing number of health influencers,celebrities, athletes, and trainers will happily confirm. Supporters of thistechnique believe that cold water therapy can improve your circulation, deepenyour sleep, spike your energy levels, and reduce inflammation in your body.

How does this help increase my energy?

Even being one percent below your optimal fluid levelresults in noticeable fatigue. When you’re dehydrated your blood pressuredrops, leading to poor circulation and reduced blood flow to your brain. Thiscauses feelings of sleepiness and fatigue. Did you know that dehydration isactually said to be the number one cause of midday fatigue?

In many experiments, just 1 to 2 percent dehydration hasbeen shown to trigger thirst. This level of dehydration can happen quickly,especially following intense exercise or when battling viruses. Get energizednaturally with cold water and make it a habit to record your intake. Water maybe the fuel you need to kick things into gear and stop feeling tired all thetime!

A 2007 research study found that cold showers can help treatdepression symptoms. This is due to the stimulation of the dopaminergictransmission in the mesocorticolimbic and nigrostriatal pathway. Ready to wakeup your body? Consider drinking cold water and diving into it too!

GET MOVING AND SWEAT IT OUT

Sweat it out because there are many benefits of sweating. Weknow the last thing you probably want to do when you’re tired or feelingfatigued is exercising. But moving your body doesn’t mean you have to exertyourself. A brisk 10 minute walk or run outside can help you break a sweat andperk you right up. You may even try a 40 minute infrared sauna session can dothe trick too! Sweating can help release some toxins and help you stop feelingtired.

How does this help increase my energy?

According to the Journal of the American MedicalAssociation, regular use of an infrared sauna imparts a similar stress on thecardiovascular system as that of running, and regular use may be as effective ameans of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regularexercise. One of the best parts is you don’t have to do anything but show upand let the infrared sauna do its work.

YOU ARE ESSENTIAL

How you feel matters. If it’s more than fatigue you’refeeling, please reach out to a trusted friend, family member, doctor orspecialist.

As priorities shift and we become more conscious and awareof our self-care needs, it is our hope that you feel energized, that you feelinspired, creative and like yourself again. If these tips were helpful pleaseshare them with a friend.

We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you in thestudio soon.

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