[For those who can't get rid of fatigue] 5 habits to make you feel a little better starting today

Recently, I often hear people say, "I still feel tired even after sleeping."
Maybe you're the type of person who sighs lightly the moment you wake up in the morning.
Even though I slept well, my body feels heavy. Just sitting at my desk makes me exhausted.
If days like this continue, your mood will gradually become cloudy.

Life is strange, and the busier we are, the more we forget the importance of taking proper rest.
This time, we've put together five easy ways to break out of this ``loop of never-ending fatigue.''
All of these are things you can easily start incorporating today.
"Whatever you can" is enough.

■ I can't shake off my fatigue for some reason. There's more than one reason.

The human body is quite delicate.
Lack of sleep, stress, light stimulation, posture, caffeine, temperature changes...
Various factors pile up little by little, creating a situation where you feel "somehow tired."

The quality of sleep is particularly problematic.
Not "time" but "quality".
If this is bad, no matter how much you sleep, the charge meter will only be half full the next morning.

However, it's not possible to change your entire lifestyle all at once.
That's why we start by fixing the small things.

① Keep your smartphone away before bed

Smartphones at night are truly a monster.
"I just wanted to take a quick look," but before you know it, it's 1 a.m. It's a common story.

The blue light from your smartphone signals to your brain that it's still daytime.
Of course, it makes it harder to fall asleep.

If possible,
Put your smartphone in another room an hour before going to bed
Read a little book instead
Dim the lights
Try to make this a habit.

It may feel unsettling at first, but once you get used to it, you'll find yourself finding the quiet of the night to be quite pleasant.

② Lightly move your body to improve blood circulation

"I'm too tired to exercise"
It's natural to think that way, but in fact, light exercise can be more effective in recovering from fatigue .

You don't have to run.
・10 minutes of brisk walking
・Shoulder rotation
·stretch
・Climb the stairs slowly
Even these small movements can improve blood circulation and warm the body.

Once your body starts circulating properly, you will naturally feel less tired.
There are many people who find it easier to fall asleep at night.

3. Make sure your wake-up time is fixed

It is often said that "early to bed, early to rise" is important, but in fact, the time you wake up is even more important.
If this is disrupted, your body clock will go haywire.

I wake up at 6am on weekdays, but sleep until 11am on weekends.
This "weekend jet lag" is often the root cause of Monday fatigue.

It doesn't have to be every day, so first
Only wake up time should be within ±1 hour
Just try to be aware of this.

Basking in the morning light, I stretch slowly.
That alone will help to calm your mind and body a little.

4. Make a conscious effort to create time to relax

When you can't get rid of fatigue, not only your body but also your mind becomes tense.
That's why it's important to consciously create time to relax.

・Burning aroma
・Play your favorite music
・Soak in the bathtub
・Lightly massage
Take a few deep breaths

These are all small things, but they can be a switch that releases tension in your mind.

By the way, the power of scent is surprisingly strong, and the scent of wood and herbs can calm the mind.
It goes very well with eye masks and indirect lighting, so it's great for creating the right environment before you go to sleep.

5. Reconsider the "time of day" for caffeine and alcohol

Coffee, tea, energy drinks.
Caffeine has a stimulating effect, so if you drink it at the wrong time, it can affect you well into the night.
As a guideline, 2pm is a good time.

And alcohol.
Many people say, "I feel like I can sleep after drinking it," but in fact, it tends to make your sleep shallow.
While it's great for relaxing at night, it can make you feel less refreshed the next morning.

At night, we recommend "calming drinks" such as herbal tea or hot water.

■ A few simple habits can help you build a body that doesn't get tired easily

The reasons why people feel tired vary from person to person.
But what we can say in common is that
The body is very sensitive to small habits.

・Avoid using your smartphone at night
・Lightly move your body
・Set a wake-up time
・Create relaxation time
-Reconsider your caffeine and alcohol habits

None of these are exaggerated and anyone can start doing them today.

It doesn't have to be perfect.
Just by being a little more careful, you can make a big difference in how tired you feel every day.

I hope you can start your morning feeling a little lighter.
And I hope that you will find even just a little more time in your daily life to take care of your body and mind.