Alright, let’s talk about this “born tired” thing. I tell ya, some folks just pop outta the womb already feelin’ like they been plowin’ fields for a week straight. It ain’t right, I say. Born tired? More like born into a world that just wants to wear you down, that’s what it is.

Now, I ain’t no fancy doctor or nothin’, but I seen a thing or two in my time. And I reckon bein’ tired all the time, well, it ain’t just somethin’ you gotta live with. There’s reasons for it, ya know? Like them young’uns, always skippin’ breakfast. Heard tell it’s the most important meal, gets ya goin’. You skip it, you gonna be draggin’ your behind all day. Eat your breakfast, I say! Fill yer belly with somethin’ good, not just that sugary cereal stuff. That just makes ya crash later, like a sugar crash on a hot summer day.
And speakin’ of sugar, them fancy drinks they got now, the “energy” drinks they call ’em? Hah! Nothin’ but trouble, I tell ya. They give ya a quick jolt, sure, but then you’re right back where ya started, maybe even worse. It’s like borrowin’ energy from tomorrow, and tomorrow’s gonna come lookin’ for its payment, you betcha. Your body gets used to all that sugar, then it can’t work right without it. That’s why some folks are always tired.
- Eat a good breakfast, not junk.
- Stay away from them sugary drinks, they ain’t helpin’ nobody.
Then there’s all them other things that can make ya tired. Things you can’t always see comin’. Like that thyroid thing, heard tell it can mess with ya somethin’ fierce. Or if your blood ain’t got enough iron, that’ll do it too. My old neighbor, bless her heart, she had that “anemia,” they called it. Always tired, pale as a ghost. Took her a while to figure it out, but once she did and got herself some iron pills, she was a new woman. So if you’re tired all the time, might be worth gettin’ checked out by a doctor. Don’t just ignore it, thinkin’ it’s just “life.” Sometimes, it’s somethin’ more.
And don’t even get me started on that “diabetes.” Sugar again, sneakin’ up on ya. Too much sugar in your blood, and your body just can’t keep up. Tired all the time, thirsty all the time, gotta pee all the time. It’s a mess, I tell ya. Gotta watch what you eat, that’s the key. And move around a little, don’t just sit on your behind all day. Get some sunshine. Get some fresh air.
Now, there’s this other thing they talk about, “chronic fatigue syndrome.” Sounds fancy, but it just means you’re tired all the stinkin’ time, and nobody knows exactly why. Could be a bunch of things all tangled up together. Stress, bad sleep, maybe even somethin’ you ate. If that’s you, well, you gotta be patient. Try to figure out what’s triggerin’ it. Keep a diary, write down what you eat, how you sleep, how you feel. Might take a while, but you might just find some clues.

And then there’s this COVID thing, that nasty bug that’s been goin’ around. Heard tell it can leave ya feelin’ wiped out for weeks, even months after you’re supposed to be better. If you had that, and you’re still tired, well, give yourself some time. Your body’s been through a lot. Eat good, rest up, and don’t push yourself too hard. Natural fatigue busting ain’t no mystery, you just gotta listen to your body.
And speakin’ of sleep, that’s a big one right there. Gotta get enough sleep, and it gotta be good sleep. Not that tossin’ and turnin’ all night kinda sleep. Make your room dark, make it quiet, and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Your body likes a routine, ya know. And don’t be lookin’ at your phone or TV right before bed. That just messes with your head and keeps ya awake. Read a book, maybe, or just sit and think for a while. Let your mind quiet down.
So, if you’re “born tired,” maybe you ain’t really born that way. Maybe it’s just life, and all the things life throws at ya. But you ain’t helpless. There’s things you can do. Eat good, sleep good, move around a little, and if you’re worried, go see a doctor. Don’t just sit there complainin’ about bein’ tired. Do somethin’ about it! That’s how you beat it. You just gotta be stubborn, like a mule in a mud puddle, and not give up till you find what works for you. Better mood, they say? Well, that comes from feeling good, and feeling good comes from taking care of yourself. That’s the way I see it, anyhow.