If you fall asleep exhausted but wake frequently, toss and turn, or feel unrefreshed in the morning, your nervous system may be part of the picture.What doesn't help is assuming you simply need to spend more hours in bed without addressing what's keeping your body alert.

If your digestion feels sluggish, bloated, or unpredictable, you may be tempted to try an extreme cleanse or restrictive "gut reset."What doesn't help is starving yourself, eliminating dozens of foods, or relying on detox drinks to "flush out" your digestive system.

If your joints feel stiff, your first instinct may be to rest and avoid movement.What doesn't help is assuming that staying still will always make stiffness disappear.

If your body feels tense, your thoughts are racing, or you can't seem to switch off after a stressful day, your nervous system may still be in a heightened state of alertness.What doesn't help is telling yourself to simply "calm down" when your body hasn't received a clear signal that the stressful situation is over.

If you're trying to manage blood sugar, you may wonder whether fruit, smoothies, or natural sweeteners are actually better choices.What doesn't help is assuming that something labeled "natural" automatically means it won't raise blood sugar.