What Should You Do If You Feel Tired?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Eat often to beat tiredness. …
  2. Get moving. …
  3. Lose weight to gain energy. …
  4. well. …
  5. Reduce stress to boost energy. …
  6. Talking therapy beats fatigue. …
  7. Cut out caffeine. …
  8. Drink less alcohol.

How do I stop being tired instantly?

  1. Get Up and Move Around to Feel Awake. …
  2. Take a Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness. …
  3. Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid Fatigue. …
  4. Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost Energy. …
  5. Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your Mind. …
  6. Turn Up the Lights to Ease Fatigue. …
  7. Take a Breather to Feel Alert.

How can I stop feeling tired?

  1. Eat a balanced diet.
  2. Get regular exercise.
  3. Drink more water.
  4. Cut down on caffeine.
  5. Get good sleep.
  6. Ditch the alcohol.
  7. Address allergies.
  8. Reduce stress.

Why do I feel so tired?

In most cases, there's a reason for the fatigue. It might be

allergic rhinitis, anemia, depression, fibromyalgia

, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease (COPD), a bacterial or viral infection, or some other health condition. If that's the case, then the long-term outlook is good.

What are you lacking when you feel tired?


Vitamin deficiency

Being tired all the time can also be a sign of vitamin deficiency. This could include low levels of vitamin D, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, or potassium. A routine blood test can help identify a deficiency.

What are the 3 types of fatigue?

  • Transient fatigue is acute fatigue brought on by extreme sleep restriction or extended hours awake within 1 or 2 days.
  • Cumulative fatigue is fatigue brought on by repeated mild sleep restriction or extended hours awake across a series of days.

How do I stop being tired and lazy?

  1. Make your goals manageable. Setting unrealistic goals and taking on too much can lead to burnout. …
  2. Don't expect yourself to be perfect. …
  3. Use positive instead of negative self-talk. …
  4. Create a plan of action. …
  5. Use your strengths. …
  6. Recognize your accomplishments along the way. …
  7. Ask for help. …
  8. Avoid distraction.

What should I eat when I feel weak and tired?

  • Unprocessed foods.
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Non-caffeinated beverages.
  • Lean proteins.
  • Whole grains and complex carbs.
  • Nuts.
  • Water.
  • Vitamins and supplements.

Does losing weight make you tired?


If you take in fewer calories than needed, you will lose weight

. Restricting intake to fewer than 1,000 calories daily can slow down your metabolic rate and lead to fatigue since you're not taking in enough calories to support even the basic functions that keep you alive.

What vitamin helps with tiredness?

Thiamin (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (vitamin B3),

vitamin B6 & vitamin B12

contribute to the reduction of tiredness & fatigue.

Why am I tired even when I sleep a lot?

Anemia – Having insufficient levels of iron in your blood could cause you to feel tired no matter how long you sleep at night.

Dehydration

– This one may be quite surprising; however, dehydration is one of the most common reasons that you feel tired.

Why do I feel sleepy even after sleeping for 8 hours?

One of the simplest explanations is that it could be

due to your body requiring more rest than the average person

. However, it is also likely that your tiredness is due to the lack of quality sleep at night, rather than the quantity of it.

When should you worry about tiredness?

Even a week of feeling more tired than usual is not uncommon. Yet most people can tell when their fatigue feels like something more serious. If that's the case, or your fatigue gets worse or lasts

longer than

a week or two, it's time to see your doctor.

How can I boost my energy level?

  1. Get More Sleep. Share on Pinterest. …
  2. Reduce Stress. It's not uncommon for people with busy lives to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. …
  3. Move More. …
  4. Avoid Smoking. …
  5. Limit Alcohol. …
  6. Eat a Nutritious Diet. …
  7. Avoid Added Sugar. …
  8. Stay Hydrated.

How Much Is Too Much sleep?

The “right” amount of sleep proves somewhat individual as some people will feel great on seven hours and others may need a little longer. However, in most studies and for most experts,

over nine hours

is considered an excessive or long amount of sleep for adults.

Can lack of vitamin D cause tiredness?

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression.

Maria LaPaige
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Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.