10. Sedentary Lifestyle: The Silent Energy Sapper
We often blame our jam-packed schedules for our tiredness, overlooking the lack of physical activity as a contributing factor. The irony is that the less active you are, the more likely you are to feel tired. It seems counterintuitive, but it’s a phenomenon backed by science.
Consider this: exercise increases blood flow, improving oxygen and nutrient supply to cells. This is a crucial factor in energy production. On the flip side, a lack of activity causes a sluggish blood flow, contributing to feelings of fatigue and lethargy.
In our tech-savvy, convenience-driven world, many of us lead lives that are fundamentally sedentary. We sit at desks, lounge on sofas, and ride in cars, rarely giving our bodies the movement they crave and need. This immobility has been linked to poor sleep quality, culminating in daytime sleepiness.(10)
