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officelurker · 01-19-2007, 12:45 AM

I am a avid reader of Steve's blog. In fact, one of my favorite blogs is his How to become a early riser.

I tried doing the early riser thing, but psychologically I put my self back to sleep citing reasons such as "i slept so late, i need the sleep" and "what am I going to do up at 5am" and such. When I do wake up at like 8am, my body tells me I still need more sleep. My eyes are tired and red. It takes me until mid to late morning to get going.

I also get very tired when I get home from work. Mind you, as much as I don't like to tell people, I don't do a lot of work, nothing laboriously, mostly sitting infront of a computer or walking around the office pretending to be busy.

With that in mind, I question why I feel and look so tired. Is it my diet?? Am I having too much coffee or tea? Should I just eliminate those from my diet and will I see improvement?

I have 6 month old new born, our first, but I was always tired and lazy even before his birth so he is no excuse.

I also have literally 60-70 books bought that are just sitting on the self brand new collecting dust. I know I have to read. I want to learn and be knowledgeable about life and my surroundings through reading but I just never get around to having the energy and the willingness to read.

I don't watch TV. Yet my to-do list is never complete (my personal growth to-do list).

How do I get over this hump?? I would really appreciate your suggestions.

01-19-2007, 12:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
officelurker Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16	Feeling tired and lazy and &!@#$% I am a avid reader of Steve's blog. In fact, one of my favorite blogs is his How to become a early riser. I tried doing the early riser thing, but psychologically I put my self back to sleep citing reasons such as "i slept so late, i need the sleep" and "what am I going to do up at 5am" and such. When I do wake up at like 8am, my body tells me I still need more sleep. My eyes are tired and red. It takes me until mid to late morning to get going. I also get very tired when I get home from work. Mind you, as much as I don't like to tell people, I don't do a lot of work, nothing laboriously, mostly sitting infront of a computer or walking around the office pretending to be busy. With that in mind, I question why I feel and look so tired. Is it my diet?? Am I having too much coffee or tea? Should I just eliminate those from my diet and will I see improvement? I have 6 month old new born, our first, but I was always tired and lazy even before his birth so he is no excuse. I also have literally 60-70 books bought that are just sitting on the self brand new collecting dust. I know I have to read. I want to learn and be knowledgeable about life and my surroundings through reading but I just never get around to having the energy and the willingness to read. I don't watch TV. Yet my to-do list is never complete (my personal growth to-do list). How do I get over this hump?? I would really appreciate your suggestions.