Are you sick of feeling tired all the time and having no energy, especially after a long
day at work? In this video, Iím going to give you three tips to address low energy.Öon
this episode of The Dr. K Show.
I'm Dr. Karthik Ramanan, and on this channel I help ambitious individuals end self criticism
with tools and strategies to create optimal everyday mental health. If weíre just meeting,
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I Bring The Heat. If you need a kickstart, a little motivation, stick around until the
end. I drop wisdom, raw and real.
Fatigue, we all know what it is, but how does it happen? Well, this is actually quite complex.
Medically speaking, fatigue can be a symptom of various conditions with various causes.
Such as: Anemia
Epstein Barr Virus Lyme Disease
Celiac Depression
HPA Axis Dysfunction Multiple Sclerosis
The list goes on.
To make a video that basically declares THE END OF FATIGUE would be disingenuous. We need
to honor your individual experience and the cause of your fatigue. I highly, highly encourage
you to visit a naturopathic physician or functional medicine doctor to get to the root cause of
your specific fatigue.
That said, I'm going to give you some strategies that are not only beneficial for different
conditions that can lead to fatigue, but really they're good ideas for everyday mental health,
period. Mind you, this is not by any means comprehensive, but I believe in small actionable
steps and keeping things simple. Let's get started.
Number 1. Focus on micronutrient dense, fiber rich foods. We hear a lot about low carb,
low fat, etc but what gets lost in that discussion are the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients
and phytochemicals that work in symphony to help you feel your best. Eat more whole unprocessed
plants, and if you'd like, you can super dose yourself with a fresh pressed green vegetable
juice.
Question of the day: do you want green juice recipes for energy? Let me know in the comments
below.
Number 2. Set a sleep schedule. I know this is hard. I'm a recovering workaholic and someone
who refused to take sleep seriously. I also know how frustrating it is to not be able
to sleep, or never feel refreshed when you wake up. Create a ritual at night, turn off
the screens, and aim to be asleep between the hours of 10 PM and midnight. It's a slow
build, but it pays off.
Number 3. We derive energy from passion. Think about that time you were totally exhausted,
but you had tickets to a concert, a sporting event, a seminar, or something you were looking
forward to going to for a long time. What happened when the show started? Did you forget
how tired you were? What if we could constantly be in that state of passionate living? The
first place to address is your professional life. We spend far too much time at work to
do something that doesn't fulfill us, and if it's draining your energy, start to look
for something that will GIVE you energy. It doesn't have to be a change you make today
or tomorrow. Want more motivation on this topic? Stick around for Bring The Heat.
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You're not going to want to hear this. If you're sitting at your desk at work every
day waiting for the day to be over just so you can go home, feel utterly exhausted, and
numb yourself with whatever activity takes your mind off your troubles every single dayÖ
it might be time to consider your life priorities. You can look for diets, habits, and herbs
that will help in the short run, but if you spend a third of your waking life doing something
that drains you, now is the time to wake up and do something for yourself.
I know it's hard. I know there's security in that job you detest. But is there really?
How easy would it be for the economy to shift and for you to not have that security? You
come home every day feeling exhausted to execute on your passions, and I get it. I was there.
I thought I was stuck in the corporate game for the rest of my career. I thought I was
stuck in the confines of my self-critical mind. One day it hurt enough, and I decided
to change. If it hurts enough, so will you.
Do you understand the magnitude of spending one third of your waking life going from something
that drains to you something that GIVES you energy? Think about the swing in the quality
of your life. We currently have the greatest opportunity in this history of humankind to
create something of value to others, become known for it, and make an honest living in
the process. And doing so GIVES you energy. You don't have to make the change today or
tomorrow. It starts with a single, simple step: give yourself permission to dream.
I believe in your greatness.