KDTime: Beat Fatigue

 Episode 56

Are you wondering why you get that sleepy feeling during the day? Not like that your lunch was just that good that you'll need a nap but you just feel out of it. Groggy and irritable? Well maybe there's a way to fix all that!

In this episode, find out what the 7 habits to gaining a more energized day are. These habits can help you understand and change your slumps and drowsiness. The more you do the better your life should be. When you focus on you and your (self), you realize you need a lot of things to maintain a life of health and fun mixed into one. I'm sure you are tired of being sick & tired! If you're a young person but you feel like you could be as old as the oldest turtle or elephant that's a problem. You have got find a better way to do things and not work yourself ragged. We are full of life and the amount of energy exerted in a day should be the most beneficial to you. What are some ways to deal with that? Let's find out!

1. Identify healthy ways to cope with stress.
2. Limit the amount of caffeine you consume.
3. Practice good sleep hygiene and establish a routine.
   
4. Move your body throughout the day.
5. Drink more water.
6. Be mindful of your screen time during the evening hours, and also during the day.
7. Avoid skipping meals.

Healthy ways to cope with stress- grab a stress ball, talk to others, take breaks from whatever you are doing, listening, or reading, avoid drugs & alcohol, connect with your community or faith-based organizations

Limit caffeine- drink one or two cups a day

Get better sleep- put down the phone, laptop, iPad/tablet an hour or two before bed, set up a routine before bed

Move your body- Dance, wiggle, take a walk, stretch your body when you stand up

Drink Water- drink the recommended amount. 8 cups a day. get yourself a "smart" water bottle

Put down the screen- don't spend more hours on the screen then you do sleeping. limit yourself 

Eat 3 meals a day- simple: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Here's the link to the article that brought you this episode:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/habits-improve-energy-levels_l_6351a3a1e4b04cf8f381628e