Energy levels throughout the day

Hi, I have this pattern of waking up and feeling low in energy, lethargic and often a sense of anxiety and this dissipates as the day goes on, and by the evening, often around 10pm, I suddenly feel like I have all the energy and could do all the creative things I’ve put off and never sleep and really enjoy myself in that small amount of time. I think this is partly due to the fact that I used to have chronic fatigue and am still recovering from that time of waking up and fearing how I would feel that day or what I’d be able to do and I haven’t been able to completely let that initial anxiety go. Then at the end of the day often with my phone off and all the things I “need to do” sorted I feel less pressure and can do what I want, (perhaps as there’s not that much time so I don’t have to spend that much time on myself if that makes sense). My sleep routine is currently 12.30 – 9,30 and that’s after weeks of shifting in back consistently and I’m trying to get it to 12 – 9am which would work for me. I’d like to feel more energetic in the mornings and calmer at night and able to do the things I like and am passionate about earlier in the day and for longer. I’m trying to change my habits or maybe I am just an evening person and this is how I am wired (I have read different things online that say people are night owls or that’s its a bad habit and not good for you). This is a bit rambly and any thoughts would be really appreciated. Thank you!

 

Answer:

Your goal is to feel more energetic in the mornings and calmer at night so you can do what you’re passionate about earlier in the day and for longer. That is a great goal. In the past several seasons, there has been a lot of talk about goal setting and picking three rocks to help move you closer to meeting that goal. The three rocks are three things that you think you need to focus on, remember or prioritize on this journey (and they can totally change if it turns out that they aren’t actually helpful!). So, one rock is deciding on your thoughts about your sleep schedule – is this habitual or am I a night owl? What might be the other two? Come back for more coaching when you’re ready.