~BECOME AWARE OF WHERE YOU USE YOUR ENERGY (FATIGUE, BURNOUT, STRESS)~
Today's offering, bestowed upon us from |The Grok|
When experiencing burnout, it can bring much fear and loneliness to one's Mindbabble.
This is understandable, because burnout/fatigue/stress feel very overwhelming, and, as their symptoms aren't always visible it can often feel like others do not fully understand what you're experiencing, and how scary it feels.
The truth is; they perhaps don't fully understand. And to put your energy into trying to make them understand, is adding fuel to the fire of fatigue. Drop it. In all areas of life, you will always encounter moments when others do not understand. It's inevitable. And is not something to try and control. Accept this as 'how Life is', and take the burden off yourself to ensure they know your situation.
What really matters, when suffering fatigue/burnout/stress, is to focus on your own inner peace and understanding your energy levels, with due respect to their requiring some nurturing.
It's very easy to be frightened, and that's okay, but try and ebb towards a more powerful position within yourself, and see this situation as 'how Life is' at present, and as a signal from Life that perhaps there are some areas of your energy usage that need a little adapting.
Often fatigue/burnout/stress comes slowly, over months/years of ongoing energy suffering. It can be brought on by a multitude of circumstances, and our reactions to those circumstances.
It is nothing to be afraid of (to feed it with fear is not helping anyone), and it can improve.
Chronic stress is often the culprit. Life-changes, depression, unhappiness and unresolved issues, sleep-problems....etc....these all interlink with fatigue/burnout/stress, and often it's hard to distinguish what issue came first.
Fact is; don't try too hard to figure it out. Just start where you are, and take some gentle steps toward rejuvenating your body/mind.
I list several tips for you to try. May they bring you ease and comfort, and enthuse you into regaining your energy levels and enjoyment of this magic realm called Life
All material listed is to be used using your own discretion, and comes solely from the |Grok| within, who has seen this Blog-writer go through first-hand experience of these topics;
1. REST; Often when we feel languid, and lethargic from fatigue/burnout/stress, we (quite understandably) stop doing much. We require rest. And this is the number one thing the body/mind is calling out for.
Often we can take physical rest quite easily, and it is usually the Mind that is restless. Both body and mind will most definitely need some t.l.c. in this situation.
The physical rest can be dealt with by taking naps, ensuring bedroom is comfortable/quiet/dark place to take rest in, enjoyable book-reading before sleep can aid one to settle down easier, early nights, ensuring a good length of sleep is available.
If sleep issues are involved in your symptoms, I recommend HOPS LAVENDAR PILLOWS, to rest by your head. Inhaling Hops (and Lavendar)helps induce sleep naturally. Hops is a herb found in the making-process of beer, so we can understand it's natural ability to relax and calm.
Or use relaxing essential oils, a few drops on your pillow, to soothe you into a good night's rest.
Often, sleep issues relate to tension and Mindbabble. Stress. The Ego's banter.
I really recommend some relaxation techniques, guided meditations, breathing awareness exercises, yoga, massage/self-massage, meditation...or some satisfying sex, before sleep commences.
Anxiety calmed, truly does enable one to slip into sleep easier, to stay in it longer, and wake more refreshed.
Try to not use the computer, or watch highly stressful/stimulating movies/television, before bed (or anytime, if possible).
Keeping a window slightly ajar, mostly recommended for those who live near less-polluted areas, is really beneficial. It allows fresh oxygen to circulate around the room, refreshing you as you snore the night away!
2. BE FRUGAL; Sometimes we think we can't take enough rest. We have so much to DO!!!
Often is the case, if we really look at our day, moment to moment, we don't actually have to do all the things our Mindbabble has allocated us to do.
For instance, perhaps your work lunch-break could include a nap or a quiet read, BUT you choose to fill the entire break with gossip with co-employees, running unnecessary errands and thinking too much about what the mornings been like, or what the afternoon may be like.
We can really make gradual shifts and alterations to our lifestyles, and bring in less hectic activity, and more space around our activities, to rest, refuel and enjoy.
Look out for moments when you may be taking on too much, when you're perhaps saying 'yes' to too many things that you don't feel enthused by. Your enthusiasm is a great monitor, to let you know what to accept with a 'yes' and what to politely turn down with a 'no'.
People who suffer from fatigue/burnout/stress are commonly known to try and please and say 'yes' to all.
It comes to a time in one's life, when we need to admit; WE ARE IN ONE BODY. IT HAS LIMITATIONS (EVEN IF OUR SOUL IS LIMITLESS) AND WE CAN RESPECT OURSELVES, AND OTHERS ENOUGH, TO BE HONEST ABOUT WHAT SERVES US BEST.
Once you begin to discern where you wish to use your energy, and how to whittle down your busy day to a less frantic-paced day, then life becomes less pressured, tasks are accomplished with more ease, effortlessly at times, and more energy is reserved AND generated, because when Life is enjoyed more, and we honour our energy levels, we feel more joy and JOY BREEDS ENERGY.
Spend your energy wisely.
And if you have to do a few things that feel crappy, or you find it hard to say 'no' sometimes, BE KIND to yourself about it. These are new skills, and often not so easy to apply when we've spent many years living in a society that is focused so highly on DOING.
3. WATER AND DIET AND EXERCISE; I would truly recommend seeing a Naturopath. But, if one wishes not too, I will give you some advise from my own training in this wonderful approach to health.
Drink plenty of clean, pure, filtered water. 2 litres a day I recommend.
Eat a balanced diet, rich in organic green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, healthy proteins, take supplements (be advised by a professional regarding these) and make room for exercise.
Exercise is often the last thing one feels like doing when feeling fatigue/burnout/stress, BUT it is (like feel joy, or relaxation) something that GENERATES energy, if not overdone.
It releases endorphins, happy hormones, and refreshes the body, moves the toxins along (to be eliminated) and generally gets everything moving, and flowing well. It supports the lymph system, helping your body to move the toxins out of your body, therefore keeping you fresher, healthier, and less prone to illness.
It's a tonic for the mind too. And lubricates the joints. 30 minutes a day, especially walking in nature, or yoga, is a treat. It can charge up your day, or re-ignite your flagging afternoon energies, amazingly. Give it a try.
Also, you'll begin to see physical improvements, your skin'll be more refreshed, and you'll feel more strength, flexibility, less tension, and confidence in your abilities to look after your lovely Life vehicle; your body/mind.
4. CUT OUT THE STRESSORS; Obviously our reaction to Life events creates stress, and we do much more say in how we react to things than we often give ourselves credit for.
However, if there is a draining occurrence in your life (an ex-partner who keeps sending you mixed messages, a friend who constantly criticises you, an activity that feels uninspiring and doesn't uplift....etc); let these go.
You don't have to make a big banner and announce it to the world. You may even not need to announce it to them. But, just have a secret promise to your Divine self that you are willing to let go of things that are taking too much energy up, and are causing more mischief than is worth it.
Your energy is precious. Respect it. Even if they don't.
If fully cutting things off from someone/something is not an option at present, reduce your association with them.
Give your energy to areas of your Life that uplift. That bring joy. That flow. That create inner joy, and peace. Okay, problems may still linger, but ATTENDING TO WHAT YOU 'CAN' do, and to what inspires and uplifts you, can recharge your batteries no end.
Take it at a steady pace. Letting go of what no longer serves you, and filling those spaces with a mix of rest and uplifting activities.
Sometimes your Mind may Mindbabble that you need that draining person, or that you need to attend to a crappy situation, but sometimes you may just be able to scoff at your Mind and trust that all is well, you are doing your best, and that is good enough.
As you let the draining/depleting people and events fall away, and gorgeous things come into your Life experiences, you will see the shift of power you have, and how futile it is to give energy to what you cannot change, or to those people and things that don't improve your wellbeing.
Honour Thyself. And others will too.
.................MORE TIPS TO COME.......................LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON...............
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