7 reasons why your body is tired

A messy desk, lack of sleep, little food... can all be the reasons why you are always tired, lethargic and lacking energy.

1. Cluttered desk

A messy desk can have a huge impact on your mental health. Scientists at Princeton University say that a cluttered workspace limits your brain’s ability to focus and process information.

At the end of each day, make sure your work papers are organized and personal items are in their proper place. This will help you get a positive start to the next day.

2. Lack of sleep

This may seem simple, but it is one of the most common causes of fatigue. Studies have shown that about a third of us have insomnia.

If you like to stay up late, lack of sleep can make you more tired. Different ages have different sleep needs. Children need about 16 hours of sleep a day and teenagers need about 8-9 hours. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep a night, but most of us only sleep about 5-6 hours a night.

3. Eating too little

A habit many women have in an attempt to lose weight is a cause of chronic fatigue. Not eating enough nutrients or eating the wrong foods can be a problem. If you start your day with donuts, your blood sugar will spike, peak, and then crash, leaving you feeling sluggish and sluggish soon after.

4. You skip exercise when you're tired

Skipping your workout schedule to save energy when you feel tired turns out not to help you feel less tired but to make the problem of lethargy and fatigue worse.

In a University of Georgia study, sedentary adults who started exercising lightly for as little as 20 minutes when feeling tired felt less tired and more energized after six weeks. Strength and endurance exercises help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your organs.

So next time you're feeling sluggish, instead of lying on the sofa, try going for a walk.

5. You don't drink enough water

Even mild dehydration can affect your energy levels. Dehydration reduces blood volume, making your blood thicker. This makes your heart pump blood less efficiently, slowing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and organs. As a result, you feel sluggish and low on energy.

6. Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency can make you feel sluggish, irritable, weak, and unable to concentrate. Iron deficiency makes you tired because it reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches your muscles and cells.

Increase your iron intake to reduce the risk of anemia and fatigue by adding beef, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts and peanut butter. You should also eat foods rich in vitamin C because vitamin C helps improve iron absorption.

7. Snacking too much

Foods like cakes, snack cakes, and other junk foods are often high in sugars and simple carbohydrates. These ingredients quickly raise blood sugar levels.

Blood sugar levels spike due to simple carbohydrates and then plummet, leaving you feeling tired throughout the day. Scientists recommend keeping your blood sugar levels stable by eating protein-rich foods, nuts, whole grains, and fruit.

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