Tips to Overcome Fatigue

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness, or lack of energy and it can be physical or psychological.
Fatigue can result out of physical exertion, poor eating habits, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep.

When fatigue is not relieved by enough sleep, good nutrition, or a low-stress environment, it should be evaluated by your doctor.

• Drink plenty of water, because, a dehydrated body, functions less efficiently.
• One or two caffeinated drinks (like coffee, tea or cola) per day boost energy and mental alertness. On the contrary, heavy caffeine users (more than six drinks per day) are prone to anxiety, irritability and reduced performance. 
• Make sure that you have breakfast and don’t avoid it. Because, food boosts your metabolism and gives the body energy to burn. The brain relies on glucose for fuel, so choose carbohydrate-rich breakfast foods such as cereals or wholegrain bread. 
• Don’t skip your meals, going without food for too long allows blood sugar levels to dip. 
• Eat a healthy diet, with the right amount of, fruit, vegetables, wholegrain foods, low fat dairy products and lean meats in your diet. 
• Don’t overeat, because, large meals can drain your energy. Instead of taking three big meals per day, try eating six mini-meals to spread your intake more evenly. 
• Eat iron rich foods, and women, in particular, are prone to iron-deficiency. So, make sure your diet includes iron rich foods. 
• Make sure that you get about eight hours sleep per night. 
• Limit your caffeine intake, too much caffeine, particularly in the evening, can cause insomnia. Limit caffeinated drinks to five or less per day, and avoid these types of drinks after dinner. 
• Don’t smoke, as, cigarette smoke contains many harmful substances and smokers typically have lower energy levels. 
• Increase physical activity, as it boosts energy levels, while a sedentary lifestyle is a known cause of fatigue. 
• Workplace issues such as demanding jobs, conflicts at work and burnout are common causes of fatigue. So, take steps to address your work problems. 
• Studies show that between 50 and 80 per cent of fatigue cases are mainly due to psychological factors. So, assess your life style and try relaxation techniques. 
• A hectic lifestyle is exhausting. Try to take out a few more hours in your week to simply relax and hang out. 
• Have more fun; give yourself enough time for fun. Laughter is one of the best energy boosters.