1. Poor Sleep Habits 😵‍💫

You sleep 6 hours a night, go to bed after midnight, and keep waking up. For years, we’ve been borrowing energy from our bodies by not getting enough rest—on average, we need around 8 hours. Studies show that even just one night of 5–6 hours of sleep can significantly impact your cognitive abilities, focus, attention, and reaction time. And it takes four full nights of good sleep to recover.

Sleeping in on the weekend helps, sure—but it’s not enough.
To really feel a difference, you need at least *3 weeks* of consistent, quality sleep.

2. Energy Drinks & Coffee ☕️

These so-called “energy boosters” don’t actually give you energy—they just trick your body. Where do you think that “energy” comes from? Your dark circles? Caffeine speeds up your metabolism, heart rate, and raises body temperature. All of this requires energy you already don’t have. So really, caffeine just masks tiredness—and only for a short while.

3. Alcohol 🍷

A glass before bed, drinks on the weekend, at parties, on vacation…
Your body is begging for rest, but instead, you’re giving it a toxin it now has to process. Sure, alcohol might help you fall asleep faster, but it ruins your sleep quality. Over time, it can mess with your brain function, raise anxiety levels, and of course, harm your health.

4. Constant Information Overload 🧑🏻‍💻

This is a real addiction—just like alcohol, shopping, or anything else. Back in the day, knowledge helped us survive. The more you knew, the better your chances. But now? We’re drowning in info: news, social media, memes, opinions. The human brain has *never* consumed this much in a single day. It’s constantly processing—even during “down time,” we’re still scrolling, reading, watching, thinking.

5. Lack of Physical Activity 🙇🏻‍♀️

You might be thinking, “I’m already tired—how can I possibly work out?” But here’s the deal: the weaker your muscles, the faster you physically wear out. The less you move, the more tired you feel. It’s a strange paradox. And it’s important to move in a way that activates most of your muscle groups, not just one area.

But listen—if you’re so exhausted you can barely get out of bed in the morning, let alone follow all this advice, and you’re dealing with other symptoms too—this could be a sign of burnout or depression. Be kind to yourself, and if you’re struggling to get better on your own, please reach out to a healthcare professional. 😇