More and more people complain about being constantly tired, distracted, cranky, mentally sick and drained of energy. They suffer from their inability to focus and generate interesting ideas, a lack of inspiration and inability to perform daily activities at an optimal level, etc. Sometimes we feel absolutely emptied out and worn out, and in many of us this condition has turned into a chronic one. What to do? How to prevent it? First of all, let’s look at the reasons and the habits that drain our energy all the time.
credits : Carla , a 5th year medical student at HYMS. She is interested in alternative medicine and she has done months researching the topic of herbal medicine. via
A constant lack of sleep and proper rest. No one should underestimate the important of regular restful sleep, but unfortunately up to 65% of today’s population suffer from regular lack of sleep. We can’t get enough of sleep during the weekdays and as a result we are trying to compensate it during the weekend, this way damaging our inner clock and causing various imbalances in the body. As a result, we start feeling worn out, cranky, distressed and like a boiled rag.
Internet addiction. This is a really bad habit which causes many negative consequences. Excessive internet communication like checking out email massages, sending instant messages and checking out voicemail, social networking, etc. takes a lot of time and energy, distracts our attention, makes us tired of multitasking and does not allow us to do enough of exercise. Control your daily activities in the office and do not allow internet addiction swallow you completely.
Healthy eating addiction. Due to massive campaigns in modern mass media supporting various types of diets and diet plans, many people (especially young ladies) tend to drain themselves out with diets and not eating anything. They feel sad and dejected for their being unable to put off weight, so they occasionally give up eating and suffer from chronic hunger. This everything is really exhausting and those women who want to be always successful, attractive and energetic should avoid such experiments and avoid not eating all the time
Overeating. This is an antipode of habit three. Some people are convinced that the more they eat, the more energetic and active they are going to be. They do not mind consuming large meals filled with sugars and carbohydrates, which have destructive effects on their digestive system and cardio-vascular function. In addition, overeating always slows down the function of all body systems and evokes a feeling of sleepiness. To be on top energy levels, it is recommended to eat small portions every 3-4 hours
Caffeine addiction. Many of us start out day with a cup of coffee, but not all of us know that the effects of drinking 4-5 cups of coffee a day are directly opposed to the effects of drinking 1-2 cups. The more coffee you drink, the less energy you have for your daily activities, because coffee stimulated dehydration and makes your body tired of reducing the effects of excessive caffeine. Control your daily consumption of coffee and caffeinated drinks, and try to dink more water.
A lack of fresh air. This factor can cause excessive toxins in your body, allergies, slowed down thyroid function, stresses and dropped down energy levels. Find some time to go out, especially when you get tired or feel lack of energy.
Unsolved emotional problems. Hate or anger, pity or sadness – all sorts of emotional burden affect our mental condition and drain our energy. It is highly important not to avoid resolving your emotional issues, otherwise your chances to live your life in depressions, exhaustion and emotional imbalances are very high.
Chronic pains. This factor is among the most exhausting and killing ones which drains our energy a lot. Chronic pains can be caused by various types of sicknesses, ailments and injuries. These pains are prolonged and sometimes persistent, and they require a lot of patience and willpower to cope with. Very often they cause insomnia, depression, a lack of appetite, self-confidence and physical activities, inability to focus and so on. Certainly, this everything affects our life quality to a great extent! Therefore, chronic pains should be properly treated in order to reduce their energy draining effects.
