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Blog77: Top 10 Tips to Beat Tiredness

Tiredness and fatigue are the common problems. ''Tired all the time'' is a most popular complaint. Many cases of tiredness are due to stress, not enough sleep, poor diet and other lifestyle factors. Try these self-help tips to boost energy and combat fatigue.
1. Prioritise Sleep
If you're just staying up too late at night because you're watching your favorite reality show and drinking tons of caffeinated beverages, stop it. Go to bed earlier. You need 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Also Read: It's detox time

2. Stay Hydrated
This sounds like an obvious one! Yes, it's true, moderate dehydration can make you feel sluggish. So, drink plenty of water. Forget the glass count man it's India, drink water as much as you can.

3. Check your Posture
Poor posture make muscles work harder than they have to, causing tiredness. Also Read: Time to eat your stress away

4. Macro-nutrient Imbalance
Macro-nutrients are fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Your body runs on these three macro-nutrients, and we need proper ratios of each one to suit your diet and lifestyle. Eat nuts, lean meats and whole grains to keep energy level balance. Inadequate amounts of protein and carbohydrates will also contribute to low energy levels.

5. Limit High- Sugar Food
High sugar levels can disrupt energy levels, making you crash and feel tired. So limit your sugar intake. Avoid empty calorie beverages and sugary foods like donuts, muffins, candies etc. Also Read: Tips to reduce intake of added sugar

6. Get some Exercise
You might feel that exercise is the last thing on your mind. But, in fact, regular exercise will make you feel less tired in the long run, so you'll have more energy. Exercising regularly makes it easier to fall asleep.

7. Have Nutritious Breakfast
As you all know I always keep saying that do not skip your breakfast and written blogs on it as well! So, eat a nutritious breakfast , start your day with a breakfast containing a mix of carbohydrate and protein. Also Read: Easy tips for not skipping breakfast 

8. Avoid Caffeine
Approximately eighty percent of all caffeine is consumed in the form of coffee. It has been estimated that over 1 billion cups of coffee are consumed throughout the world every day. The other main places that people consume caffeine are in the form of tea, chocolate, soda, as well as ”energy drinks” and various stimulant and ”fat burner” pills where the main ingredient is often synthetic caffeine. Too much caffeine can disrupt energy levels. Try herbal teas and water instead.

9. Get Enough Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can contribute to tiredness. Iron, magnesium, B12 and folic acid are important for energy- ensure your diet provide these. Also Read: Vitamin and minerals for your nervous system

10. Go Outside
If you work at a desk, get up frequently for a short walk and get some fresh air to help perk yourself up. Go for evening walks also.

Now I think there is no need to always hitting the snooze button. Hope you like the blog and will apply these tips to feel energetic. See you again next time. 🌻
Thank You!!

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