Tackling The Tiredness That’s Holding You Back

Are you constantly struggling with a lack of energy? While there might be individual reasons behind your tiredness, female fatigue is widespread, with many different causes behind it but after feeling frustrated and on edge with how much coffee I was drinking, I made some lifestyle changes and have reaped the benefits.

Dealing with a lack of energy is tough, especially when you’re trying to juggle family life, work, and other commitments. Depending on where you are in your cycle, whether you’re postnatal, or if you’re peri or menopausal, can all impact energy levels, making you more tired than usual. 

The good news is that there are things that can be done to help you tackle the fatigue and regain some energy and control over your life. Take a look at some of the following suggestions to help you put a spring back in your step.

Identify and treat the cause (where possible)

Sometimes, there are clear reasons behind your fatigue, such as a condition or illness. Fatigue can present as a symptom, so if you’re feeling constantly tired and experiencing other symptoms, then it’s important to get a diagnosis and some treatment. If you have concerns, book an appointment with your doctor. 

Try to be more active

Doing exercise might be the last thing you want to do when you’re tired, but it can help improve your overall energy levels. Being more active as a family can have many benefits, from helping you enjoy time together to helping you tackle stress. Physical activity can help you feel less tired overall and even small changes can have a big impact. I try to walk everywhere I can, I bought a small treadmill I use whilst watching Netflix (our big treadmill is still in storage from our house move) and I hit the gym three times a week, sometimes more. I find the more exercise I do, the calmer I feel. The key is to be responsive over being reactive and exercise helps me keep my emotions in check. 

Make sure you’re getting enough sleep

Low energy and mood could be caused by a lack of sleep. Many women, especially we mums, find that we’re running on empty, the last on the ladder of priorities.

To help you sleep better at night, it’s important to maintain an effective sleep routine, which could include:

• Going to bed at the same time each night.
• Taking CBD gummies or oils to help ease stress and promote calm.
• Making sure your bedroom is prepped for sleep with comfortable, a cool temperature, free from noise and distractions.
• Avoid using your phone and other devices up to an hour before you want to go to sleep as the blue light interferes with the natural production of melatonin so can disrupt sleep.
• Don’t drink caffeine late in the day and try to limit caffeine to two cups a day. I’ve recently switched to matcha which provides slow releasing caffeine. 

Eat a balanced diet

Diet can also have a big impact on your energy. Eating processed foods with added fat, salt, and sugar will make you feel more tired and sluggish. Eating a balanced diet which balances your blood sugar (preventing crashes and sleepiness) filled with quality protein, slow releasing carbs, fruit and vegetables will make a huge difference to how you feel each day, so try to prioritise healthy, homemade meals that are full of goodness instead of relying on convenience foods to get you by.

I’ve moved towards a low carb way of eating the past few months and have noticed huge benefits from weight loss so greater energy as I feel full for longer.

Being organised with meal planning and prepping also saves a lot of time, making it easier to eat healthier throughout the week. I like to get organised with meal prep on a Sunday. Make it part of your routine to help you get organised. 

While tiredness can feel like a constant in your life, it doesn’t have to be! Take steps to improve your energy levels and see a big difference in your mood, focus and general wellbeing. You’ll feel like a new woman in no time!