Why Do I Wake Up Still Feeling Tired?

When you have a lot to do, usually the easiest thing to do is to just go to sleep. But if you are to miss out on sleep then your energy, positivity, productivity, and memory are sure to suffer. Around 20% of us are not getting enough sleep, meaning that the majority of us will wake up feeling tired.

Treatments and Remedies

Good sleep hygiene practices

Good sleep hygiene involves:

• limiting daytime naps to 20–30 minutes
• getting natural sunlight exposure every day to help regulate the body’s internal clock
• establishing a regular bedtime routine, which may include taking a warm bath, drinking an herbal tea, or reading
• creating a comfortable sleep environment, which is dark, cool, and quiet
• sleeping on a comfortable mattress and pillow
• not looking at phone and computer screens in the 2 hours before going to bed
• keeping to the same sleep and wake times each day, where possible

Lifestyle and dietary changes

• Limiting caffeine intake
• Avoiding alcohol in the evenings
• Avoiding drinking before bedtime
• Managing digestive issues
• Exercising regularly
• Addressing any underlying health issues

Waking up tired now and then is not uncommon. Good sleep hygiene and making appropriate lifestyle changes can go a long way in ensuring a better quality and quantity of sleep.

However, some people may continue to wake up tired despite making the appropriate changes.

These people should see a doctor, especially if other symptoms are present. Tiredness upon waking can be a symptom of an underlying health condition that requires treatment.