Why Am I So Tired? (Hint: It's Not Just Lack of Sleep)

You know those days when you technically got enough sleep, but still feel like you’ve been hit by a truck? Or you’ve been eating well, taking your supplements, moving your body, doing all the right things… but still feel like something’s off?

Sometimes it’s not your body that’s tired — it’s your energy.

I’ve learned through years of working with the body and subtle energy systems that our energy can get drained in ways we don’t always notice at first. It’s sneaky. And often, it’s not until we hit burnout or overwhelm that we realise something deeper has been going on.

Here are some everyday things that can zap your energy without you realising:

• Absorbing emotions from the people around you (especially if you're a empath or people pleaser)

  
  

• Overthinking or worrying, particularly late at night disrupting your sleep cycle

  
  

• Holding onto old emotional patterns or beliefs that keep looping in the background

  
  

• Saying yes when you mean no, and not honouring your own needs

  
  

• Taking on responsibilities that aren’t actually yours to carry

  
  
  
  

Sound familiar?

In my experience with energy healing, I've come to see that our energetic body is just as real and important as our physical body — and just like the physical body, it needs care, nourishment, and time to recalibrate.

Sometimes what we really need isn’t another to-do list, or even more rest. Sometimes we need to exhale energetically — to let go of what isn’t ours, clear the mental clutter, and reconnect with that quiet space inside that knows how to return to balance.

A Real-Life Shift: Claire’s Story

Claire* came to me recently, newly separated and carrying the invisible weight of being a high-achieving single mother. Her symptoms were classic but overwhelming: hot flushes, disrupted sleep, a lost appetite, and a sense that she was barely holding things together.

Despite doing all the 'right' things—eating well, exercising, seeking support—she was exhausted. Her body felt out of rhythm, her emotions were a rollercoaster, and her spark had dimmed.

Through Holistic Energy Healing, we worked to gently release the emotional residue of grief, burnout, and unmet expectations. We focused on calming her nervous system, supporting her hormonal balance, and restoring energetic flow throughout her body. Over several sessions, her sleep began to stabilise, the hot flushes reduced in frequency, and she started to feel a sense of steadiness returning.

She shared with me, "I feel like something has shifted deeply. I’m not just surviving—I’m starting to feel like me again."

*name changed for privacy

What Else Can Help?

Sometimes it’s the smallest shifts that bring the biggest relief. Alongside energy healing, you might like to explore gentle practices that support your body and energy:

• Take grounding walks barefoot on the earth

  
  

• Journal just a few sentences each day to clear your mind

  
  

• Practice slow, intentional breathing to soothe your nervous system

  
  

• Stretch or gently pulse your body to release tension

  
  

• Say "no" more often and honour your energy boundaries

  
  

Remember, these aren’t tasks to add to your to-do list — they’re invitations to come home to yourself.

The Recalibration Process

The beautiful news? When we work holistically—addressing the body, mind, and energy system—we can gently release the patterns and blocks contributing to your fatigue. It’s not about fixing the surface problem; it’s about recalibrating the system as a whole. The body starts to remember its natural flow. The spark returns.

Holistic Energy Healing may also assist in resetting the hormonal system—supporting better communication and energy flow between organs, glands, and cells. When our internal systems begin working together in harmony, everything starts to feel a little lighter, more balanced, more you.

These changes aren't a flaw or failure — they’re part of a natural transition. Your body is recalibrating, not breaking down. When you begin to listen and honour what it needs, everything starts to soften.

But it takes patience. Just like your body took time to accumulate this stress and exhaustion, it takes time to release it, recalibrate, and allow your energy to flow again.

If you’ve been feeling tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix, you’re not alone. I see it all the time. And the good news is, energy can shift.

It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to reset. It’s okay to make space for your own healing.

If you're feeling called to explore this path for yourself, I’d be honoured to hold space and walk beside you on this journey back to wellness.

You’re worth it. ✨💖

💬 I’d love to hear from you Have you been feeling this kind of tired lately? What part of this resonated most with you? Feel free to share your experience or ask any questions in the comments — your story might be just what someone else needs to read today. 🌿