This is why you still wake up tired after a good night's sleep

It's hard to believe: I slept for the first time in ages for eight hours straight last night, and I think I've never been this tired. For me, a huge achievement to sleep a full night. I'm actually the worst sleeper ever. Besides the fact that my light always goes out too late, I also leave my bed at least three times a night for a bathroom visit or to get something to drink. Yet, it seems my body is adapting to this, because I wake up really more tired after a good night's sleep than when I've made a few nighttime trips to the bathroom. Recognizable? Waking up tired after a long night of sleep could be due to the following things:

You've exercised too hard
Well, we can at least be sure that this is not the reason I'm tired getting out of bed. The last time I saw the inside of a gym was in 2022. For the sports enthusiasts among us, it could be that intense exercising makes you sleep worse. This is because your body is still full of adrenaline, which means it takes a while for your body to calm down. Engaging in less intensive sports like walking and yoga if you still want to exercise in the evening can help.

You're sick
If you have a cold, your body needs all the energy to fight off the viruses and bacteria. In this case, eat more vegetables and fruits and allow yourself a nap during the day.

You've drunk too much alcohol and/or caffeine
I know: I don't want to hear this either, but alcohol and caffeine are not your best friends when it comes to having a good night's sleep. Alcohol makes you sleep lighter than normal, and caffeine keeps you way too alert. Therefore, it's better not to drink caffeine after 4 PM and to skip alcohol. I'm giving you a moment for a collective ‘yeah right!’

You're sleeping too much
If you're my friend: stop reading. I know that I sleep too much, but it's just so nice. However, too much sleep can make you feel unrested. According to research, any change in your sleep pattern disrupts the energy level in your body. Solution: sleep at the same times every night, in other words: mission impossible.

You're stressed
It's logical that stress disrupts your sleep. Your brain is constantly occupied with things that worry you. By the way, you're not alone: 45 percent of people regularly lie awake due to stress, and that stress is often work-related. A solution I swear by is turning on a meditation when you go to sleep. The calming voice you hear in those meditations also calms your thoughts. They can easily be found on YouTube or Spotify.

You wake up too often at night 
I live in the city and have a weak bladder, so when it comes to waking up tired, I'm mainly a victim of this problem (I don't want to hear anything about my wine consumption right now). Earplugs, eye masks, and not drinking too much before going to sleep can help.

Source: Live Strong