Tiredness (and how much of it is in your head?)

[Dandine]

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I'm genuinely curious about this, and yes this post was written as a byproduct of what's happening right now. 🙂

I find that there are certain times of the day where I feel tired and would otherwise not be very productive. However, I've also noticed that if I take a break to do something else that interests me, I can go on for a long time doing that, so I highly doubt it's a matter of productivity. For example, I'm fairly lethargic in the afternoon, although I could probably spend the afternoon reading a book or surfing the net for fun without a thought.

Of course things like sleep and eating a lot can contribute to tiredness, but in terms of work I'm wondering how much of it is also a mental factor.

What are your thoughts on this? Also, if you're tired what kinds of ways to do re-energize (at any time of day/night)?

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Yes this was what happened with me often.

What worked for me was to have a routine for when i would sleep and wake up no matter what. It helped me keep track of my time and hold my self accountable for slacking off during the day.

Also coffee.

 

[litmajor]

Check your vitamin D levels. Seriously. I was surprised to find mine was very low when I had my physical in Jan. taking the vitamins really helped.

 

[Dandine]

Yes this was what happened with me often.

What worked for me was to have a routine for when i would sleep and wake up no matter what. It helped me keep track of my time and hold my self accountable for slacking off during the day.

Also coffee.

Coffee's great, but I don't like having too much just because it sometimes does more than what I want it to do.

Check your vitamin D levels. Seriously. I was surprised to find mine was very low when I had my physical in Jan. taking the vitamins really helped.

I suppose with spring now it might be easier to stay awake.

 

[einsteinm]

Coffee, naps, + exercise.