12 Reasons You're Tired All The Time
A staggering 51% of us suffer from low energy levels. What's happened to our get up and go and how do we get it back?
1. You Have Challenge Fatigue
Solution: Start saying 'no'
'In the past, psychologists referred to it as Type-A personality (a driven, high-achieving type), or the Zuckerman personality (a challenge junkie who craves adventure),’ says psychologist Dr Kristina Downing-Orr, author of Beating Chronic Fatigue. ‘Now, we’re seeing women who are both,’ she says. ‘Not only driven, they need amazing experiences to mention on Twitter, too.’
‘Relentless pressure to meet new challenges without adequate down time leads to burnout,’ says Dr Downing-Orr. ‘When faced with a new challenge, whether at work or socially, ask yourself, “Can I do this?” and “Do I want to?” If the answer isn’t yes to both, you might be better recharging your batteries at home. If you can’t say no, say “let me think about it”. That gives you time to decide whether you’re really up for it,’ she advises.
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