Why Are You Always Tired?

Are you struggling to stay awake during class or cramming for an exam? Maybe you're not getting enough sleep. In this video, we'll share with you the reasons why and how to fix the issue. We'll also give you some tips on how to improve your sleeping habits so you can get the rest you need to feel alert and motivated during the day! Tips to help prevent chronic fatigue!

Written by: Fran Ferlan
Voiced by: Rich
Animated by: Nade

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Intro: (00:00)
Tip #1: (00:24)
Tip #2: (01:07)
Tip #3: (01:44)
Tip #4: (03:53)
Outro: (04:43)

[DrDheyVinci]

No alarm
No alcohol
Regular sleep wake up times
Get sunlight, less screen time

[certifiablescribe]

With a job, not having an alarm isn't an option for a lot of us. Same with having jobs with fluctuating schedules (open or close), bed time tends to fluctuate, too. Sounds like my biggest problem is having a job 😂

[Merumya]

I highly suggest a "light alarm clock" (no idea how its called in english). Its an alarm clock that has a slowly increasing light source, that starts 30-40 minutes before the time you set for it to ring.
It slowly moves your body towards "waking up"-mode. Usually, I wake up 5-10 minutes before the alarm clock goes off, then turn around, doze for 5-10 minutes, get fully awake, and start my day when the clock rings.
its like naturally waking up to increasing light (=morning), but it still rings to give you the security to know when to get up. you cant miss it, but usually you wake up naturally.

[e.m.]

I've been saying for years that I always feel completely different waking up to an alarm clock vs. waking up naturally, even with around the same hours of sleep.

[Syeona]

My tip is to do some light stretching or yoga after you wake up. This can help get the blood flowing and wake you up while reducing stress.

[amin_dhou]

It's sad that there are that many people in the world take half an hour to get out of bed. We should be thankful to have another day ahead of us, therr are many exciting opportunities to seek and get!

[maazil]

im always tired no matter how much sleep i get

[graphicwordlive]

The biggest thing for me is consistency for a sleep ritual. That will likely get me in the better zone for that.

[maxim]

i always find these videos great and the fact that you always take time to search for scientific evidence is absolutely amazing, but:

what do i do if i...
- cant wake up without an alarm clock because i have to wake up at 6 am during the week, but even if i consistently go to sleep in time, when i do it on a weekend, i naturally wake up at 7-8 am. regardless of direct sunlight or smth
- already never drink alcohol
- im actively trying to have a wake up and sleep routine/ritual, but there is no chance im waking up at 6 am on weekends as well, which i think anyone reasonable can agree with
- in summer its way easier to get sunlight than in winter, now its summer so hopefully i get some more. but when im in school for an average 8-9 hours a day + homework + hobbies (some of which are indoor) + 7.5-9 hours of sleep (indoor obviously), its getting hard to get plenty of time outdoors. and i do have direct sunlight after i wake up, since i walk to the bus station, and then from the bus station to school

i do have to mention that being tired not only relies on this factors but a lot lot more, which you obviously cannot condense into a singular video, and this is not to talk negative about you, its the opposite, i admire the work you do.
I´d just love you to implement not only the great ideas, but also alternatives and/or special cases, which still probably affect many people.

all in all, great work and keep making these awesome videos!

[emptymelodies]

I would love to not use an alarm clock but what’s the alternative to waking up on time for work?

[thiago-pwkz]

I didn't watch the video yet, but anxiety is one reason to make you always tired

[funnytv-]

There is no huge beam of willpower you need to acquire. All you need is enough for one tiny step: the next one. You may even notice new stores of energy forming, like finding change in an old pocket.

[Seiro]

FINALLY ive been having trouble sleeping these past few days, this just came in clutch

[francisgarcia]

Once I wake up, I imediately get out of bed without delay despite being tired af. Idk why but the habit of me getting out of bed so early and not knowing what I'm supposed to do with the time I have is practically poison to me, it's gotten to the point where I'm getting less and less sleep now where my body doesn't even recognize rest anymore, all I think about everyday is work and work even though I dont really need to spend that much time on work anyway

[jesus_saves_]

This what has been going through my mind for one week... Talk about perfect timing

[omairtech]

No mention of caffeine? For me caffeine intake is the single biggest factor.

[Valentino]

I needed this. I started a new term homeschooling and the hardest thing is getting out of bed.

[crab.]

You don't have to push yourself to post every day if you don't want to, because no matter what we appreciate the work you put into making us happy

[antoniomele]

No alarm clock? Sounds like the worst thing to do if you have things ti do

[arjitmishra]

Mu biggest enemy is only my smartphone and im addicted to it 🧟