There is a definite relationship between our body’s core temperature and our feelings of lethargy or energy. When the body is warm, we feel fully awake. When the body is cool, the feeling of tiredness and drowsiness prevails.
Not everyone realizes that our body temperature works and works like an internal clock that controls our sleep cycles. Body temperature also controls metabolism, circulation, and other involuntary activities that our bodies perform.
It is also very important to understand that the increase and decrease in body temperature is one of the mechanisms by which our body produces the sensation of being awake or tired.
Simply put, whenever your body temperature starts to drop, you will feel tired, lethargic, and sleepy. Whenever your body temperature increases, you will feel more energetic, alert, and able to concentrate better.
The rise and fall of body temperature during the day should not be misunderstood as the need to rest or sleep. This happens many times during the day depending on the level of activity of the body at any given time.
Any time you place high physical demands on your body, your body temperature will rise above the norm. In response to any intense physical activity, body temperature drops for a while as soon as the activity stops.
For example, if you work an 8-hour shift in a job that requires intense activity, you may feel totally exhausted and ready to fall asleep when you get home around 4 p.m. What you will actually find is that this tired feeling will not it is not a sincere need to sleep, but a response of your body due to the drop in body temperature.
If you resist sleep at this time and provide a “rest” period for your body after this period, your body temperature will return to normal and you will feel alert again.
If necessary, you can take a 10-30 minute nap during the day to physically recharge, it is ideal to take this nap when you are experiencing this drop in body temperature as it will help you sleep. Always limit your naps to 30 minutes to avoid going into a deep sleep that will further lower your body temperature.
After waking up from a nap, it’s normal to feel lethargic or drowsy, this is because your melatonin levels are higher. Get as much high-intensity light as possible the moment you wake up, and be sure to MOVE your body to get your body temperature back on track and restore your natural rhythm.
If you currently lead a very sedentary lifestyle, you may be wondering why you feel constantly tired. This is because your body temperature will remain low when you are sitting down and not doing any physical activity.
So if you feel tired during the day, understand that it’s not because you need more sleep. It’s because you need LESS SLEEP and MORE ACTION! Get up and move and see how much better you feel!
