Every day, I am amazed at how many people say how tired they are. I’ve come to realize that people being tired is likely a common scenario in the world we live in today. Being tired makes living throughout the day very difficult. It blocks thinking, action, and determination. As such, let me tell you some simple things you can do right now to not be tired.
Get Ready For Bed Early
Yes, you have been told to get to bed early by many more people than just me. But what you haven’t been told is that having a meaningful purpose for your life and set goals and plans will further aid you as you make the decision to retire to bed at a reasonable time. You must do more than just try to get to bed early. Use my website, drjerm.com, and discover your reason for being alive. Once you have greater purpose to your life, you will find the choice to retire to bed early a necessity to accomplish all that you have to do.
I recognize that special circumstances prevent retiring to bed at a reasonable time. Perhaps you work 70-80 hours a week or you just have too many commitments. If you see that you are being prevented from doing something that you know will benefit you, take the time to change your situation so that you can do what you need to. This means making sacrifices and working to change your situation.
Get at Least 8 to 9 Hours of Sleep
Getting eight to nine hours of sleep during a night does wonders for the next day. You will be more energetic, happy, and capable of accomplishing the tasks for the day. Try getting only four or five hours of sleep. Most of the time, this makes my eyes sting, makes me dizzy, and it is much more effort to try and get anything done in an effective manner. Your days will undergo an amazing transformation just from getting at least eight to nine hours of sleep at night!
Wake Up a Couple Hours Before Your Work Day Starts
Once you start getting the rest your body needs, you can start planning to wake up a couple hours before your day begins. This gives several advantages:
- You can work on any side projects you are doing
- You can meditate and get ready for the day
- When you are set to go to work, your mind and body are active
- You can spend some mornings exercising
- You can spend some alone time with your spouse/significant other
- You have FREE time to do what you want
The advantages to starting the day right by having extra time in the morning are numerous. I know that if you allocate time in the morning and wake up much sooner than you have to arrive at work or school, that you will experience much more positive and productive days.
Drink Water, Eat Right, and Stay Active
If your normal food routine consists of doughnuts, potato chips, and fast food, you are fighting an uphill battle to have energy and be upbeat. You must decide for yourself that you are going to have energy and be active and give up some of these unhealthy foods. Start eating apples, bananas, walnuts, almonds, whole grains, and other fruits and vegetables. Your eating habits play a big role in the amount of energy you have.
Get a big bottle of water and fill it every morning. I have one by my desk each day and I drink it all before the day is over. Drinking water will help flush out your system and keep you healthy. Also look to stay active. Don’t be so obsessed about parking as close to the building you are driving to as possible. Park a little bit away and enjoy the walk. Take time to walk and exercise. Two to three times a week of running/jogging, or doing weight training will greatly increase your energy.
I know that if you take a little bit of time and effort to prioritize your sleeping, eating, and exercising, that you will notice a big change in your energy levels. You will stop being tired and start being awake.