12 Tips to Avoid Fatigue

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Fatigue is something we hear a lot about today.

There are a few issues we encounter with fatigue: one is that women are diagnosed with fatigue more often than men and that fatigue is a fuzzy word.

Is there a way women can avoid fatigue?

When someone is diagnosed with chronic fatigue there isn’t a specific thing that can be pointed to as the actual cause of fatigue.

Most often, women battling chronic fatigue (as well as other chronic issues that arise from it) don’t look sick. They often mask their exhaustion or push themselves thinking that more activity will help them feel better.

So when they begin canceling appointments or avoid going out in the evenings, they are misunderstood.

The guilt that arises from knowing they’ve let family and friends down only contributes to the fatigue they already feel and it becomes a vicious cycle.

I have dealt with overwhelming fatigue for many years.

For a long time I didn’t think that I would ever overcome the wall of fatigue I slammed into from the moment I got out of bed each morning.

Throughout the day I felt like I lived in a haze, a thick fog that kept me from thinking clearly and wore me out even more.

I’d go to bed bone-weary and wake up each morning feeling even worse than the day before.

Through hours and hours of research, experimenting, and learning what has worked for me and what hasn’t, I’ve found many things that make it better….and worse.

12 Tips to Avoid Fatigue

If you are already battling fatigue – chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, maybe you’ve not been formally diagnosed but you find that a good night’s sleep doesn’t leave you feeling refreshed in the morning…

or worse, you don’t even get a good night’s sleep any longer, these are things that have had a tremendous impact on my own recovery from fatigue.

I’m not 100% there yet, but I can definitely testify to the fact that I am significantly more energized and rested today than I was 2-3 years ago.

1. Have a consistent quiet time

In a previous post I talked about the importance of the war room for the weary woman.

But beyond that, having a consistent time when we get alone with God, seeking the Holy Spirit who gives us power, allowing Him to refresh us and renew us, is vitally important.

Our spiritual condition directly affects our emotional and physical well-being!

2. Turn off your screens 1 hour before bedtime

Something I have realized over the past year is how much blue light technology raises my stress level. It’s stressful and addicting at the same time.

Not only that, but it messes with your circadian rhythm.

If you find you are unable to turn off your screens 1 hour before bedtime, you can use these blue blocking glasses. Many people report how wearing them 1-2 hours before bedtime has helped to reset their circadian rhythm and that they’ve begun to have a better quality of sleep.

You can also use the app “Blue Light Filter – Night mode” or f.lux reduce the blue light from your screen.

3. Get at least 8 hour of sleep

The impact of sleep deprivation on our bodies and psyche is far greater than we realize.

Not only does sleep deprivation exhaust us and leave us foggy and cranky, it can lead to other serious health issues such as insulin resistance, diabetes, heart problems, and depression – just to name a few.

I use this smart watch to help track my sleep.

Since I began doing these 12 things, my quality of sleep has improved dramatically!

Photos from an app I used before getting the smart watch

The picture on the left is from a few years ago. The red lines is when I was awake, the yellow is light sleep, and green is deep sleep. As you can see, I got 35 minutes of deep sleep the whole night.

The picture on the right is from a couple of months ago. My deep sleep and light sleep have completely reversed, and I feel amazing!

4. Cut out the caffeine

I will admit, this is a struggle for me.

A few years ago I wrote this post about caffeine. While it stirred a bit of controversy, I still stand behind each word. I didn’t drink coffee again until last year when I chose to embrace a Ketogenic lifestyle.

In a way, I think I traded comfort food for my coffee again. However, I am very careful not to allow my body to become dependent on it again, and I don’t drink it everyday.

But here’s why I am trying hard to get away from coffee again:

Caffeine raises adrenaline….for no reason at all. For those who already suffer from fatigue – particularly adrenal fatigue – it can actually make things worse because once the affect of caffeine wears off the fatigue is even more debilitating than before.

If fatigue has been a problem for you for a long time, consider going caffeine-free. It may be hard at first, but you’ll feel better very soon.

5. Turn off WiFi or put devices on airplane mode when sleeping

Something I’m beginning to research is the effects of EMFs on our bodies, particularly while sleeping.

One thing I’ve begun to do is put my cell phone on airplane mode while sleeping. Because I use the sleep app, I have it next to me in bed. But while in airplane mode it no longer emits radiation, so it’s not disturbing to my sleep.

Plus, it wont ping or make any other noise at all until my alarm goes off.

If you use your cell phone as an alarm, or use a sleep tracking app, put it in airplane mode.

6. Drink plenty of water

Dehydration can lead to fatigue. In this article, I talk about the importance of water on a Ketogenic Diet, but it is important for everyone – no matter what diet you choose. Plus, there is a link to a calculator to find out how much water you need each day based on your body composition.

7. Respect your limits

One of my greatest victories in life was finally realizing that just because one woman had twice the children I have and still managed to do twice as much as I do, doesn’t mean that I am a slacker.

God gives us grace in proportion to our need.

He gives one person the grace to joyfully take on the load He has divinely given them, just as He has given you grace to joyfully take on what He has given you.

Do not take on more than you can handle peacefully and without frustration and exhaustion.

Each person has their own load limit, some are lower and some are higher. Those with lower load limits are not weaker, they simply have a different calling.

8. Eat healthily

I cannot emphasize strong enough how much this has turned around my energy levels!

I used to be the one to preach “everything in moderation”, but I know better now. Having followed a Ketogenic way of eating for over a year now, I know I will never look back.

My body functions better, my head is clearer, I sleep better, and so many of my chronic issues have disappeared, and others are slowly healing as well.

9. Give your kids room time

One thing I have begun doing with my kids is something I borrowed from Courtney at Women Living Well.

On the days when my children are home all day long, I send them upstairs to their room to play for one hour. This gives me a break in my day during which I can either get some needed work done, or just sit and relax.

The biggest thing it does is give me space.

For introverts, this is essential! I can’t have people in my space 24/7. I need to have some time each day when my space consists of only me and no one else.

That one hour means so much to me, and when it’s over, I’m ready to have people in my space again.

10 Get moving

I’ll be honest, I don’t like exercise.

Well, I like to walk – and that’s a good thing. Intense exercise for adrenal fatigue sufferers, is not a good thing…at all. But walking is highly recommended.

Whether or not you enjoy exercise, take some time each day to get outside, soak up some Vitamin D (something that most people are deficient in), and move a bit.

Exercise – whether light, such as walking, or more intense – increases your endorphins and helps boost your energy and makes you feel great!

11. Take vitamins

It is pretty much impossible to get what we need in vitamins from whole foods.

In fact, for the most part, the recommended daily allowances for vitamins is far lower than what we actually need. Consider a good quality multi-vitamin (preferably in capsule form so the body can break it down easily).

Also, consider getting a blood panel done to see if you have a vitamin deficiency.

12. Take an adaptogen, if you are dealing with a hormonal imbalance

This is a new thing I’ve introduced into my daily diet, and it has made an enormous change!

If you’re not familiar with adaptogens, they are herbs that help to lower your stress levels. But even more than that, they help to balance your hormone levels (lower those that are too high and raise those that are too low).

I am personally taking Ashwagandha.

It has helped to

  • Completely eliminate my insomnia
  • Stop my hair from falling out
  • Eliminate my stress responses and anxiety

Other are Maca, Holy Basil, and Rhodiola.

Often around 4pm I will suddenly have an onset of anxiety that is completely physiological. It comes out of nowhere and for no reason.


For more articles like this, click the links below:

5 Bible Verses for the Exhausted Woman

12 Tips to Avoid Fatigue

5 Decisions To Make On a Bad Day With Chronic Illness

Does My Battle With Chronic Illness Mean I Lack Faith?

10 Bible Verses for Chronic Illness – Free Download

6 Tips for Homeschooling With Chronic Illness

3 Important Truths for the Suffering Christian

5 Things I Do When I Feel Adrenal-Fatigue Related Depression

Adrenal Fatigue Series

How to Walk in Joy as a Christian Woman With Chronic Illness

How to Find Rest as a Christian Woman With Chronic Illness

Christian Meditation for Chronic Illness

How to Organize Your Schedule When You Battle Chronic Illness

How to Homeschool With Chronic Illness

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  1. I cannot thank you enough for sharing everything you have. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 7 years ago but it has been at its worst for the last 3 years. It has almost destroyed my marriage and my job. But thankfully the Lord has not allowed it to happen. I am going to research everything you have shared and through the strength of God continue to survive.

    1. I hope that you are able to get some help as I have been able to. I am so glad that God has protected your marriage and your job….I pray that things will turn around for you soon.

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