Why am I Still Tired
- Nelea Lane, CMWC
- Oct 26, 2025
- 4 min read
Have you ever asked yourself "why am I still tired even after a full night of sleep, doing the right things, and trying to take better care of yourself." I certainly have. For a long stretch of time, I thought feeling tired was just part of being a woman over 35 with responsibilities, stress, and a body that sometimes feels like it has its own agenda. But deep down, I knew something more was going on. I was checking all the boxes and still waking up with an empty tank.
If you feel like fatigue has become your unwanted over-sharing morning companion, let’s uncover what could actually be draining your energy.
Why am I still tired when I am doing everything right
Most women blame their energy struggles on sleep alone. But sleep is only part of the story. When stress hormones stay elevated for too long, the brain shifts out of recovery mode. It is like your internal battery never gets a full recharge. This becomes especially common for women 35+ because stress load often increases at the exact same time hormones begin to shift.
Your body is not failing you. It is protecting you. But protection mode is exhausting.
Below are five hidden stress disruptors that steal energy even when you are trying your best.
1. Your morning stress response never resets
If you wake up already tense or overwhelmed, your stress system may be turning on too early. Instead of gradually rising in the morning, cortisol can spike fast and hard. This leaves you tired before the day even starts.
Feels like
Hitting snooze is mandatory
Heavy eyes even after sleeping
No morning motivation
What helps
Keep lights low when you wake up and build in a slow moment before scrolling, emails, or conversations.
2. Your brain stays on high alert at night
Racing thoughts. Worrying. Feeling wired and awake even when you are done for the day. This is a sign that your nervous system is still in “go mode.” Restoring calm is key if you want real sleep that restores energy.
Feels like
Hard to fall asleep or stay asleep
Tossing and turning
Waking up and thinking about your to do list
What helps
A consistent nighttime routine that tells your brain night is for rest and recovery.
When stress hormones stay elevated for too long your brain never gets a true chance to recover.
3. Your blood sugar is on a roller coaster
When cortisol and blood sugar dance together, big highs and lows can happen. This leads to energy dips, cravings, irritability, and a slump that keeps coming back.
Feels like
You need coffee and a snack to power through
Cravings hit strongest in the afternoon
Mood and patience are unpredictable
What helps
Balanced meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats so energy stays more steady.
4. You are “performing wellness” not experiencing it
Trying to do all the right things can become another source of stress. When wellness feels like a checklist, it creates pressure rather than relief.
Feels like
You are doing everything and still not feeling better
Your mind is tired of trying
You feel guilty if you slow down
What helps
Focus on what feels supportive today instead of perfect.
5. Your emotional load is heavier than you acknowledge
Caring for others, managing life behind the scenes, work, and holding everything together takes real energy. Women often minimize this because it is invisible. But your body feels every bit of it.
Feels like
Mental fatigue
Memory and focus struggles
Emotional exhaustion
What helps
Asking for help when you need it and recognizing that your feelings count.
Energy returns when stress and rest find balance
"Why am I still tired" is not a question of willpower. It is often a sign that your body has been asking for relief for longer than you realized. A calm brain sleeps better. A rested mind thinks clearer. A supported stress response creates energy that lasts beyond coffee and pushing through.
Small shifts can bring big relief
A calmer night so your brain can reset
Smoother mornings that honor your energy
Better gut support so your mood and focus can recover
Daily rituals that tell your nervous system it is safe to rest
You deserve energy that is steady and reliable. You deserve to feel like yourself again.
Wondering what your stress pattern looks like
There are different reasons stress can drain energy and each one responds better to different strategies. Take the quick Stress Less Quiz to discover which pattern fits what you are experiencing and how to support it.
Then download your Stress Less Era Guide for simple ways to improve sleep, mood, and daily resilience.
If you are ready for more support, we can explore options to help with calm energy and recovery. I am here to help you feel better in your body and confident in your days
Nelea R. Lane
a/k/a The Happy Juice Chick Founder The Stress Less Era
Available by Text: 936-209-7222
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