Have you ever found yourself wondering why you feel tired all the time? Even after a good night’s sleep, the fatigue lingers, draining your motivation and energy to face the day. This feeling goes beyond mere sleep deprivation and may have a deeper cause.

Watch the video to better understand what’s behind this constant exhaustion and how you can overcome it.

The Common Mistake: More Sleep Doesn’t Mean Less Fatigue

Our common understanding of fatigue is often superficial. When we feel exhausted, we assume it’s due to a lack of sleep. But what if the problem isn’t the number of hours slept, but rather the quality of your energy? As philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said:

"The greatest mistake is to sacrifice health for other kinds of happiness."

In our daily lives, we often put well-being on the back burner while chasing goals that ironically drain us even more.

Factors That Drain Your Energy

Many times, exhaustion stems from what we neglect—self-care and mental rest. Small worries, repetitive habits, and an always-alert mind can become true energy thieves. Additionally, neuroscientist Matthew Walker, in his book Why We Sleep, highlights that sleep deprivation is one of the main causes of fatigue. However, it’s not just about sleeping fewer hours, but also how sleep quality is affected by factors such as stress, excessive screen time, and an overstimulating routine.

Overstimulation and the Vicious Cycle of Fatigue

We live in an era of hyperconnectivity. Our brains are constantly bombarded with information and stimuli, making it difficult to relax and recover. This constant stimulation keeps the body on high alert, triggering the continuous production of cortisol, the stress hormone, which affects the immune system, digestion, and, of course, your energy levels.

The cycle is addictive: the more exhausted we feel, the more we seek quick stimuli like caffeine, sugar, and social media—only worsening the problem. As philosopher Seneca said, we suffer more in imagination than in reality, and this applies to mental fatigue as well. While physical fatigue is solved with rest, mental exhaustion, caused by excessive worries and unrealistic expectations, requires a deeper approach.

Why Small Decisions Drain Your Energy

Every decision we make daily requires mental energy, from simple choices like what to wear to more complex ones, such as solving work-related problems. Social scientist David Rock calls this decision fatigue. By the end of the day, we are mentally drained, leading to less healthy and easier choices, which only worsen the cycle of exhaustion.

How Small Habits Impact Your Fatigue

Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, explains that the automatic habits we repeat daily shape our energy and well-being. Seemingly harmless behaviors, like constantly checking your phone or procrastinating, drain mental and emotional energy, increasing feelings of exhaustion. As Aristotle put it:

"We are what we repeatedly do."

If our habits are harmful, we reinforce the cycle of exhaustion.

Small Steps to Restore Your Energy

To combat constant fatigue, the solution isn’t to change everything at once but to adopt new habits that revitalize your body and mind. Start with simple steps: meditation, digital detox moments, physical activities, and mental relaxation practices can help create a routine that recharges your energy.

Discover How MyDose Can Help You Recharge

The MyDose App was created to help you implement small habits that revitalize your body and mind. With daily challenges, a supportive community, and continuous progress tracking, you’ll start transforming fatigue into strength and reclaiming your vitality.

You don’t have to live in a constant state of exhaustion. With the right support, you can transform your energy, focus, and life.