Friday Motivation: You Can Still Finish The Year Strong.
By Phumzile Mavimbela
As the year draws to the end a lot of people may be experiencing end of the year fatigue. A common kind of fatigue which spikes up around November and early December. End of the year fatigue can stem from the pressure to achieve the resolutions set in the beginning of the year, pressure to wrap up work projects and even the pressure to wrap up the academic year such can get the worst out of everyone.
According to psychologists It is important to distinguish deppression and fatigue, which occurs specifically at this time of year, compared to something like a mood or anxiety disorder or burnout, which is not time-bound.
Symptoms of end-of-year fatigue include: Boredom
Lack of sleep
Irritability
Insomnia
Generalised aching
Poor concentration and memory
Anxiety
Depression
This Friday lets look at some of the ways which can help you to overcome end of the year fatigue as suggested by Majer recruitment :
Schedule self-care
We know it can be difficult to make time for yourself when you feel as though you’re being pulled in different directions to keep your life and relationships afloat — scheduling time for yourself is crucial for self-care.
If scheduling self-care at home isn’t practical for you, go to a spa, library, museum, shopping. Whatever and wherever helps you de-stress. Try to remember the commitments to yourself are just as important as the promises you make to other people.
Eat foods that fuel you
While it might feel good to reach for comfort foods when you’re stressed — chocolate, mac & cheese, and venti frappucinnos — it’s can wreak havoc on your energy and stress levels. When your body is stressed, junk foods can actually increase stress hormone levels. Opt for foods that combat stress.
Take a break from social media
Also known as digital detox, there’s plenty of research out there to back that stepping away from your devices can benefit your sleep, relationships, and overall health.With Christmas around the corner, it’s a good time to take a break from social media to be present with the people around you.
Get a massage
Self-care might vary from person to person, but I’m pretty sure massages make it onto everyone’s list for an ideal self-care activity. Swedish massages and deep tissue massages are recommended for stress-relief and muscle tension. In addition to stress relief, continued massage therapy can reduce overall body aches and pains and increase energy levels.
Exercise
Exercise is a natural stress reliever with huge benefits to your overall health. Heart pumping activities produce endorphins, the feel-good neurotransmitters responsible for that feeling of euphoria. At the end of the year, group class studios such as yoga, spin, and boxing classes typically offer holiday specials. Take advantage of these offers! You might find an exercise or gym you love making that new years resolution that much sweeter.
Do not let the pressure of wrapping up everything to get to you, be kind to yourself and also learn to be patient with yourself. Happy Friday