What’s happening here? The truth is that sleep quality is just as important, if not more so, than the amount of sleep you get. Even if you sleep for eight hours, if your sleep is fragmented or shallow, you’re not allowing your body to go through the necessary cycles of deep, restorative sleep that leave you feeling rested.
Stress: The Silent Energy Drain
Here’s a big one: stress. You might not even realize how much it’s affecting you, but stress can wreak havoc on your energy levels in ways that extend far beyond your waking hours.