Lots of things happen when I'm tired, and I am tired often.
I actually sort of go through various "stages of tired" and each stage is very unique.
1. In-the-morning Stage - Grogginess is a state of being dazed and weakened, which describes me in the morning if I don't get at least 6 hours of sleep. As you can imagine I yawn a lot and am what some would describe as "slower-than-usual" when I'm in this stage.
2. Mid-afternoon Stage - This one typically hits me if I am bored and have been active for most of the morning. I feel as though I could nap on cue and yawning is almost constant. If the surrounding environment is warm and the sun is shining, a siesta could spontaneously commence.
3. Late-night Stage 1 - Around 10pm is when I should be in bed, and for good reason because I get weird in this stage. Though I may seem "out-of-it" at this point, my seemingly high energy level masks the fact that I'm tired. I'd call this the most fun tired stage because (as my friends have stated) I'm hyper-hilarious and entertaining.
4. Late-night Stage 2 - Can start anytime between 10-11 and this is the worst stage. I'm known by many people for maintaining a fairly positive attitude most of the time and this stage would be an exception. I get irritable and find it difficult to be kind to those who would tease me as I am easily worked up during this stage. Don't poke the bear.
5. Late-night Stage 3 - Usually after 11, I've been told that I'm not allowed to drive if I reach this stage as some have described me as "drunk-but-not." Almost completely crashed, perhaps staggering around and not making much, if any, sense at all.
If I need a sudden burst of energy, caffeine gets me going really fast. But if I have time, twenty minutes worth of vigorous exercise gives me a boost of positive energy that lasts for a few hours.
The ultimate antidote to my tiredness is sleep and I am rarely offended if someone tells me to go to bed. After all, the Bible says, "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep." - Psalm 127:2
With church ministries, nursing school, and work I am quite busy and often tired. I am still learning to make sleep a priority in order for my mind and body to be in a state that will bring God the most glory and I pray that He will teach me and help me to discipline myself in this area for His Name's sake.
I actually sort of go through various "stages of tired" and each stage is very unique.
1. In-the-morning Stage - Grogginess is a state of being dazed and weakened, which describes me in the morning if I don't get at least 6 hours of sleep. As you can imagine I yawn a lot and am what some would describe as "slower-than-usual" when I'm in this stage.
2. Mid-afternoon Stage - This one typically hits me if I am bored and have been active for most of the morning. I feel as though I could nap on cue and yawning is almost constant. If the surrounding environment is warm and the sun is shining, a siesta could spontaneously commence.
3. Late-night Stage 1 - Around 10pm is when I should be in bed, and for good reason because I get weird in this stage. Though I may seem "out-of-it" at this point, my seemingly high energy level masks the fact that I'm tired. I'd call this the most fun tired stage because (as my friends have stated) I'm hyper-hilarious and entertaining.
4. Late-night Stage 2 - Can start anytime between 10-11 and this is the worst stage. I'm known by many people for maintaining a fairly positive attitude most of the time and this stage would be an exception. I get irritable and find it difficult to be kind to those who would tease me as I am easily worked up during this stage. Don't poke the bear.
5. Late-night Stage 3 - Usually after 11, I've been told that I'm not allowed to drive if I reach this stage as some have described me as "drunk-but-not." Almost completely crashed, perhaps staggering around and not making much, if any, sense at all.
If I need a sudden burst of energy, caffeine gets me going really fast. But if I have time, twenty minutes worth of vigorous exercise gives me a boost of positive energy that lasts for a few hours.
The ultimate antidote to my tiredness is sleep and I am rarely offended if someone tells me to go to bed. After all, the Bible says, "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep." - Psalm 127:2
With church ministries, nursing school, and work I am quite busy and often tired. I am still learning to make sleep a priority in order for my mind and body to be in a state that will bring God the most glory and I pray that He will teach me and help me to discipline myself in this area for His Name's sake.
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