Everyone knows what it’s like to be tired. Our concentration wanes, our eyes glaze over, our thoughts wander and our eyelids become heavy. Tiredness is a clear sign from our body: it’s time to rest. We need a break. But in today’s often hectic world, which never seems to stand still, many people try to ignore precisely this signal from our body. However, tiredness is absolutely not a disruptive factor, but an important alarm system that we should not simply push aside. You can find out exactly what is behind it and what causes tiredness at billerbeck, your sleep experts.
Tired – what are the causes?
Fatigue is a symptom that can have many causes. After a busy day full of stress and hectic, too little exercise and fresh air, sitting in front of a screen for too long or even emotional stress, you can quickly feel exhausted, tired and listless. But if you feel tired all the time, there may well be more to it than that. It is often due to poor sleep or a disturbed sleep rhythm if the body is not getting the rest it needs.
Because tiredness is more than just the need for a few hours’ sleep. It is a signal from our body that it needs more rest and regeneration. Without enough sleep, many of our bodily functions become unbalanced. If you always feel tired, you should take a close look at the quality of your sleep.
Sleep – our most important source of energy
Sleep is much more than just a resting phase for the body. When we sleep, a number of vital processes take place that help us to face the challenges of the next day. During sleep, our body repairs cells, strengthens the immune system and processes the experiences of the day. The brain sorts information and consolidates memories, while the body regenerates on all levels.
On average, an adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep. However, many people sleep significantly less and therefore often feel tired and listless. Digital distractions, work stress and family commitments all contribute to us not getting enough sleep. The result can be chronic or extreme tiredness, which impairs our performance and quality of life.
If you would like to find out more about the health benefits of restful sleep, you can find more interesting information in our blog post Sleeping well helps you live longer.
Lack of sleep – an underestimated problem
Tiredness due to lack of sleep is a widespread but often underestimated problem. Those who regularly sleep too little not only feel tired all the time, but also become more susceptible to infections and stress and are less focused and productive. The effects of a lack of sleep are enormous and affect both our physical and mental health.
This is because important regeneration processes take place during sleep that help us to get through the day and remain productive. If this process is disrupted, the risk of infections, emotional instability and cognitive problems is significantly increased. Good sleep is therefore our foundation for health and well-being – and the best answer to constant tiredness.
Why am I always tired despite sleeping?
But what if you get enough sleep and still feel tired all the time? There are various reasons why you might continue to feel exhausted even though you have rested long enough. One common trigger is poor quality sleep. Even if we actually sleep long enough, it can happen that our sleep is not deep and sustainably restorative. Disturbances in the sleep-wake rhythm or frequent waking up during the night prevent the body from carrying out the urgently needed physiological regeneration processes.
Other factors also play a role, such as stress and worry, an unbalanced lifestyle, an unhealthy diet, eating too late, alcohol or too little exercise. Disturbing factors can also include noise, light, prolonged scrolling on a smartphone, an unsuitable sleeping environment or unsuitable bedding. All of these things can impair sleep and lead to persistent tiredness and the feeling of being permanently tired and listless, even if the amount of sleep should actually be sufficient.
5 tips against constant tiredness
If you always feel tired, it’s worth reviewing your sleeping habits and adjusting them if necessary. Even small changes can make a big and quickly noticeable difference:
1. maintain regular sleeping times: A fixed sleep rhythm helps the body to rest and regenerate better.
2. optimize the sleeping environment: A quiet, dark bedroom with a pleasant room climate can work wonders. High-quality bedding – such as that offered by billerbeck – can also improve the quality of sleep.
3. digital detox before going to bed: Avoid using your cell phone, tablet and television for at least one hour before going to sleep. This not only reduces stress, but also promotes the production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
4. establish evening rituals: A short walk, a relaxing bath, a short meditation, a short yoga session or a cup of herbal tea signal to the body that it is time to rest.
5. avoid caffeine and alcohol in the evening: Many people use both as stimulants. However, they can disrupt sleep, even if they initially have a relaxing effect.
Constantly tired – a sign for more mindfulness
Basically, being tired is not something you have to justify. It is not a flaw, but quite the opposite. It is a natural state, a signal that our body is being attentive to itself. If you don’t suppress tiredness, but listen to it and embrace it, you will live a more mindful and healthier life. Because good sleep is not a given, but a gift that we can give ourselves – for more energy, more joie de vivre and inner peace.
Well-bedded to combat tiredness: for restful sleep
As already mentioned, anyone who feels constantly tired should also take a look at their own sleeping environment. After all, restful, regenerating sleep requires not only peace and quiet and darkness, but also the right bedding.
A pleasant sleeping climate is particularly important on warm summer nights: thanks to its cooling 100% tussah silk filling, the Summer SILK Superlight summer comforter provides a wonderfully light, breathable and temperature-regulating sleeping experience – perfect for anyone who wants to sleep well even in the warmer months of the year.
Choosing the right pillow can also make a big difference. With its special butterfly shape, the ergonomically shaped HEINZI pillow for stomach sleepers supports a relaxed lying position and is filled with cuddly FLOCKIS fiber balls. It adapts gently and reliably regulates moisture and temperature. It is also easy to care for: the cover is washable at up to 60 °C, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.
For additional comfort, we recommend the CLIMATRAUM® topper, which not only improves the feeling of lying on the mattress, but also actively contributes to climate regulation. Its soft filling, combined with effective moisture and heat management, makes it the ideal sleeping surface – especially for people who tend to sweat at night. The practical corner elastics ensure a secure hold even during restless nights and prevent slipping.
This turns the bedroom into a real retreat – and tired becomes rested again.
