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Afternoon Quote by Susan Orlean

“The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I'm tired. I have been tired for decades. I am tired in the morning and I am tired while becalmed in the slough of the afternoon, and I am tired in the evening, except right when I try to go to sleep.” quote by Susan Orlean
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“The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I'm tired. I have been tired for decades. I am tired in the morning and I am tired while becalmed in the slough of the afternoon, and I am tired in the evening, except right when I try to go to sleep.”

Susan Orlean

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2010

The speaker constantly feels exhaustion throughout the day, highlighting chronic fatigue as a pervasive condition.

In simple terms: I am always tired.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address underlying causes of fatigue.

Themes

health wellbeing energy self-awareness

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

personal observational

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • workplace
  • medical evaluation
  • stress management

Key Concepts

chronic fatigue psychological stress sleep hygiene

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns contribute to your tiredness?
  • How can you improve your energy levels?
A Different Perspective

Fatigue may stem from deeper health issues, not just lifestyle.

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