6. You skip your breakfast
During sleep, your body burns the food you ate before bed. For your body to continue functioning normally, it is very important to take in new energy in the morning. Normal functioning, then, could prevent you from getting tired. Moreover, eating breakfast activates your metabolism.
7. You live on fast food
Foods that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates can cause your blood sugar levels to spike. These sugar highs, interspersed with sharp drops, can cause fatigue throughout the day. Therefore, keep your blood sugar level stable with the right food. Good choices include brown rice, salmon, sweet potatoes and chicken.
8. You have trouble saying “no”
Always being busy pleasing other people can be at the expense of your own energy and happiness. It can also leave you feeling exhausted and angry. So remember, you don’t always have to say “yes” when someone asks you to do something. “Train yourself to say ‘no’ out loud,” advises psychologist Susan Alberts. “Practice it when you are alone in the car. If you hear yourself saying it, it’s easier to apply it next time.”
9. Your desk is messy
You can easily become mentally exhausted by a messy desk. Why? It keeps you from focusing on and processing information. Therefore, make sure you clear your desk at the end of the day. Clearing your desk means you’re also clearing your head, guaranteeing a positive start the next day!
10. You continue working during your weekend or holiday
Checking your e-mail when you should actually be relaxing, or working until late in the evening, increases the risk of burnout. It is important to give yourself moments of peace. This keeps both your body and mind young, and you’ll be more likely to return to work in a fresher and more productive way.
11. You drink too much alcohol before bed
Drinking a glass of alcohol before bedtime may sound like a good way to relax and fall asleep quickly, but nothing could be further from the truth. Alcohol affects the central nervous system and keeps you from sleeping. You are also more likely to wake up in the middle of the night when you have had a few drinks the night before.
12. You use your phone right before bed
The bright light from your phone or tablet suppresses the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates your sleep. Sensitivity to digital devices varies from person to person, but, in general, it is good not to use technology one to two hours before bedtime. Banish that smartphone from your bedroom! (Or, at least, keep it away from your bed.)
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