Energy at the Office

nb-

Hi

How do you guys deal with energy in the office? I usually get in at 7-7:30 am and boot up the pc to read the news and check facebook, TE forums etc. Thing is my head could drop to the table any second. I'am so tired its unbeliveable. I get at least 8 hours sleep everyday, and any more than that does not change my situation. Its kinda strange cause just before christmas i had a 2 months break where i attended school. I litterly used to take the buss at 6 in the morning, way earlier than i usually walk in the office, and back then i could be going all day with no problem.
Coffee, energy drinks etc. dosen't seem to help it. Just can't seem to work out why i'am more tired getting more sleep and meeting up later than when i used to get up earlier and get less sleep..

Any suggestions? Am i the only one with this problem?

Essendon

I reckon going to the gym or doing some physical exertion will help make you feel better. It's not just sleep the body needs, it needs fresh air and exercise. I used to feel lethargic too, began going out for brisk walks in the evenings and it has helped. Abstinence from caffeine and sugary food will help too.

dontstop

nb-, Do you enjoy your job?

paul78

You may want to consider speaking with your physician. Perhaps you developed sleep apnea; that was the first thing that popped in my head when you mentioned the symptoms.

Baack

Yeah I would see a doctor
Maybe a blood sugar issue

Exercise works for me

FloOz

I second exercising. I have seen a huge difference in my energy levels. Even my study sessions have become stronger since working out an hour or so a day

sigsoldier

Diet and exercise is what it's all about (as long as you don't have some other underlying health issue). What do you do when you get home? If you plop down on the couch or in front of your computer, then try going for a walk instead...or join a local gym. Also, try eating more fresh fuits and veges!

computer g33k

Maybe you're not getting into the deepest stage of sleep. Also, maybe sleeping more is throwing off you're internal clock. Sometimes when I sleep more than 8 hours I feel terrible, but when I sleep a few hours I feel fine.

ptilsen

See a sleep doctor. There will be some good advice here, but no magic fix unless you get lucky. This sounds more severe than an issue of caffeination or blood sugar. I'm with Paul on the immediate reaction of sleep apnea, but either way you'll want to see a doctor to find out.

sratakhin

Exercise, proper nutrition, and more sun exposure. Especially if you are in Northern Europe

Xyro

I thought this was a thread about sources/states of energy for networks, but ok I'm here now so I will state:


The human body is a machine. Troubleshoot it.

What is "different" between what you do (diet, exercise, & sleep pattern) at the office & what you did at school? The answer is here. Some item you do differently in 1 of the 3 above categories is likely causing the energy drain.

Side note:
Avoid the (caffeinated) coffee & "energy" drinks as they will only drain your body's energy in the long-run.

ptilsen

Xyro wrote: »

The human body is a machine. Troubleshoot it.

You aren't qualified to troubleshoot it. Hire a consultant who is for best results.

Xyro

It's a simple process of looking at the differences in 3 categories. He's more than qualified to troubleshoot in this scenario, assuming of course that he's at least of average-intelligence.

He will know his activities better than anyone else.

DoubleNNs

Maybe it's the environment at work?

Possibly try decorating your desk some, if possible. And do something that gets you in a good mood early in the morning. I know I used to blast music as soon as I woke up to get me in the mood for the day.

And as other mentioned, abstinence from caffeine might help. It's a drug. And your body builds up both a dependence as well as a tolerance. Not having anything with caffeine for a month or 2 might make you feel better in the long run. It'll also reset your dependence/tolerance and allow you to reintroduce it sparingly when you really need in a pick-me-up.

ptilsen

Xyro wrote: »

It's a simple process of looking at the differences in 3 categories.

Is that what they taught you in medical school?

Xyro

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phalx

Exercise is great. I actually do two workouts on most days. But be warned, hard exercise breaks down your body and will actually require more sleep to recover. The result is feeling more tired. However, a light workout is a great way to boost energy. Some people simply require more sleep. Try getting 9 hours instead of 8 and doing a light workout.

tpatt100

I would look for changes in your lifestyle and see if there is something or things that has changed that might be behind your energy issues. If you said you get 8 hours are you really getting "8 hours"? Somebody mentioned sleep apnea and that might be something to get checked. I did a sleep study because I was waking up with headaches and sleep apnea was the issue. I had to drop some weight to get that issue more under control.

Another is when I asked if you were getting an actual 8 hours is sometimes people do stuff in bed before actually going to sleep. Messing with your tablet or phone before bed can perk you up making sleep difficult.