Dear Coach Vanessa,
I feel tired a lot. I'm not sure why because I feel like I get enough sleep. I want more energy and don't know how to get it. Besides this issue, I like my life and feel satisfied in general. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
zzzzz
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Hi zzzzz,
I know it must seem pretty easy to equate feeling tired with getting enough sleep. Truth is, there are a lot of factors that affect our energy on a day to day basis. First things first - pay attention to the details and to what brings on the feeling of being tired.
Here are some factors to consider:
Overall picture - When do you feel tired? What circumstances, if any, bring on the tiredness?
Food - What are you eating? Are you over or under-eating? How do you feel after you eat? Are your meals organic and whole foods based? How many (typical) allergens do you consume - soy, dairy, wheat? How much sugar is in your diet? How many glasses of water do you drink a day?
Movement - How often do you move throughout the day? Stretch? Walk? Aerobic? Strengthen your core in how you sit, stand, and walk? How long are you sitting for? When's the last time you did playful movement, like dance or drum or a sport?
These are starting points. I'd encourage you to keep track of your diet (as in what you eat, not a "diet") and movement on a daily basis. The more information and evidence you can gather, the easier it is to make an educated assessment. In the meantime, go visit the 7 basics of health and join me for the Turning a New Leaf program where you'll restore your foundation of health.
Take care,
Coach Vanessa
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