Tired All the Time? 3 Reasons You Might Be Burnt Out (and How to Fix It)

It’s Not Just You

If you’re constantly feeling tired—even when you’re getting enough sleep—you’re not alone. Maybe you’re waking up puffy and bloated, snapping at your kids, or feeling like even the thought of a workout makes you want to cry. That’s not laziness. That’s burnout.

In this post, we’re breaking down the root causes of low energy and what your body might be trying to tell you. These aren’t surface-level hacks. We’re talking about functional health rhythms rooted in grace, not guilt. You’ll walk away with practical, simple habits to help you feel strong, rested, and whole again.

1. You’re Not Lazy—You’re Exhausted

When you’ve been pushing nonstop—mentally, emotionally, and physically—your body will eventually hit a wall. That wall might look like skipping workouts, brain fog, bloating, or sudden irritability. It might look like crawling into bed at 8:30 because you can’t do one more thing.

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means your rhythms are out of alignment.

As Shaela says in the episode, “You aren’t lazy. You aren’t broken. Your body has been whispering for weeks that it’s tired. You’ve just been too busy to hear it.”

Symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, water retention, and puffy skin are often signs of cortisol overload and stress that’s been building over time—not just from what you’re eating, but from how you’re living.

2. You’re Operating in Survival Mode, Not Strength

Survival mode feels like: just getting through the day, skipping meals, defaulting to caffeine, ignoring movement, and pushing through even when your body’s screaming “slow down.”

The truth? You can’t build strength from a place of depletion.

You need simple health rhythms that restore—not drain—you. That means:

• Getting enough protein to stabilize blood sugar and reduce bloating
• Strength training 2-3x a week to build lean muscle (not punish your body)
• Prioritizing hydration and fiber for digestion and inflammation support

This isn’t about extremes. This is about choosing healthy habits that fit your season of life.

3. Your Spirit Is Willing, But Your System Is Tapped Out

Christian women often carry the belief that rest = weakness. But Scripture is clear: your body is a temple, not a machine.

If you’re living under constant fatigue, burnout, or emotional stress, your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. That affects your digestion, your hormones, and your ability to get results—no matter how “healthy” your meals or workouts look.

Shaela reminds us: “Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is slow down, tune into your body, and ask God, ‘Where are You inviting me to rest today?’”

This is about partnering with the Lord—not performing your way to healing.

What You Can Do This Week:

✅ Eat a high protein meal at breakfast to stabilize your blood sugar and avoid the 2pm crash.
✅ Set a timer to move your body for 10 minutes today—walk, stretch, or lift light weights.
✅ Ask yourself: “What’s one dial I can gently turn this week to reduce stress?”

The shift starts small—but the ripple effects are huge.

You’re Not Meant to Run on Empty

Fatigue is not your identity. And fixing burnout doesn’t require you to throw out your whole life and start over. You just need a few steady, grace-filled shifts in the right direction.

Whether it’s adding one extra serving of protein, choosing rest without guilt, or showing up for 15 minutes of movement instead of skipping it altogether—you’re making progress. And your body, your energy, your peace? They’re worth it.

Remember: God created your body to thrive. Not just survive.