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Sandra’s thoughts on end-of-year fatigue By Sandra Bredell Some of us endure feelings of exhaustion, irritability, insomnia, difficulty maintaining concentration and even a loss of appetite as the year ends. There is such a thing as "end-ofyear fatigue", which happens in the lead-up to the end of the year holiday season. In addition to obligations to family and other commitments, our bodies' wellness is disrupted because they are not designed to withstand the stresses of the modern world. But, instead of focusing on the negative and the challenges that we face, let’s look at some suggestions on self-care to help you avoid letting end-of-year exhaustion escalate as the holidays and the new year draw near. asleep. 4. Exercise or focus on moving as your body allows you to. To sustain your energy and enable you to manage the tasks you need to accomplish, you must engage in movement, whatever form suits you best. 5. Claim some time to relax. Don't wait until you're exhausted and anxious, rest is essential! 6. Focus on getting a better quality of sleep. At least seven hours of sleep is needed each night to restore and recharge your body and mind. 1. You need to make time for yourself. 2. Eat regularly and maintain a good diet. Your body needs the right food as fuel to provide you with energy so that you can maintain your lifestyle and complete the activities that you need to. 3. Decide to cut down on time spent on social media. As much as we enjoy conversing with our friends and family via social media, sharing photos and experiences, it can also be tiring. Therefore, set some time aside to do this, but refrain from spending too much time during the day on it. It is also important not to be on your phone just before bedtime. Rather do some reading before you fall 7. Organize the space around you. A neat, orderly space boosts your sense of control, lowers anxiety, and enhances your self-esteem. 8. Learn to say “no” if you cannot take on another com mitment or task. This is possibly the most difficult of all, but also the most significant. It's just not possible to do everything all the time. Exhausting yourself in response to every request is an easy way to burn out, and turning down requests doesn't have to be unsettling or harsh. So, in a nutshell, make recuperation a high priority. Get lots of rest. Don't spend too much time on electronics. Tell a friend,
family member, or coworker whom you completely trust about the difficulties you are experiencing. Make a list of the obligations that cause you the most anxiety. Additionally, list potential ways to lessen each stressor next to it. Get out of your usual social groups and explore new locations. It's possible that new encounters and experiences will change your outlook on life. I wish everyone a blessed holiday season and time with family and friends. Also, safe travels if you are going to be on the road, and a Blessed Christmas to those celebrating. Resources Reclaim.ai Blog. <strong>2023</strong>. What is mental exhaustion? 9 healthy treatment tips. 23 June. https://reclaim.ai/blog/preventmental-exhaustion. We service, repair and sell mobility products, wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters Wheelchairs on the Run Tel:011 9557007 https://wheelchairsontherun.co.za Supplier of Mobility and Disability aids for Independent Living
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