Do you find yourself saying “I’m tired” several times during the week?
Are you yawning during conversations?
Are you nodding off, especially at meetings?
I talk a lot about sleep because it’s important for our bodies to rest and heal.
Lack of sleep eventually takes a toll on our mental and physical health.
If you’re tired of being tired, make a change. Follow this list of suggestions to improve your sleep.
- Check the side effects of medications you take. It may be causing you to be tired.
- Track if you’re getting sufficient sleep. On average, people need eight hours of sleep.
- De-stress by learning meditation or other techniques to control your reaction to tough situations.
- Increase your physical activity. If you don’t like to workout, try playing your favorite music and dance like no one is watching.
- Decrease the amount of sugar you consume.
- Remove distractions that may wake you up, including your pet.
- Eat your last large meal for the day at least two to three hours before going to bed.
If you’re still feeling tired, schedule an appointment with your doctor. You may have a medical condition that is causing your tiredness (e.g., an underactive thyroid or diabetes).
Your health is important and can be costly as you age if you don’t take care of yourself. Pay attention to the signals your body gives you.
If you’re tired of being tired, make changes to things you can control.
(Update to original post from March 31, 2017)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Niv Persaud, CFP®, is the Founder of Transition Planning & Guidance, LLC (TransitionPG®). She believes life is more than accumulating money – it’s about living the lifestyle you envision and can afford. Niv incorporates all aspects of life when discussing money. She developed the 5 P’s of Life (Personal Relationships, Personal Finance, Profession, Peace of Mind, and Physical Health) to help clients define what they want from life. Once she understands their vision, she helps them achieve their lifestyle or adjust their expectations based on their finances. Niv actively gives back to the community through her volunteer efforts. She believes in living life to the fullest by cherishing friendships, exploring the world, and laughing often—even at herself. Her favorite quote is by Erma Bombeck, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’” Click here to read where she’s been quoted in the media.