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im Kristin. 20 years old. Criminal justice major/psychology minor at Georgia Southern University - let the good times roll =]. i'm really laid back, love talking to people, and having a good time. i get on here when i'm bored so if you have a question, inbox me!

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Hey, I'm a freshman at college and just can never seem to feel well rested. I will have a good week, where I get motivated to go to the gym a few times and get up early. But most of the time, I can sleep 12 hours a night, and wake up still tired. I also lose complete motivation to go to the gym because I feel so down and not energized. Like, today... I went to bed at 11:30 last night, and woke up at 12. I was planning on going to the gym, but not that Im awake its so hard to get going. I just want to know if theyre are any ways to stay energized and awake. I eat pretty healthy and everything. And although I do go out on the weekends, its nothing too crazy and I make up that sleep too.

I dont want to be tired anymore! lol

You're probably oversleeping. That can make you just as tired as not sleeping enough. Try sleeping only 8-9 hours a night. It may be hard to adjust at first but eventually you should start to feel more well rested. If you start to feel tired during the day, take a 30 minute power nap. Naps longer than that can make you more tired because you're body will start to go into deep sleep mode, only to have you wake up an hour or two later. Also stay away from caffeine & foods and snacks high in sugar because those can make you crash and feel super tired. Try to eat more fruits which are naturally sweet. I've heard eating an apple in the mornings will give you more energy than drinking a cup of coffee, without the crash. Good luck!

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