{"id":6087,"date":"2024-01-29T21:35:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T21:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communitypharmacy.com\/?p=6087"},"modified":"2024-01-29T21:35:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T21:35:28","slug":"five-mindfulness-practices-for-managing-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communitypharmacy.com\/2024\/01\/five-mindfulness-practices-for-managing-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Mindfulness Practices for Managing Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you ever feel sluggish mentally and physically, you aren\u2019t alone, as an average of <\/span>38%<\/span><\/a> of US workers report fatigue as a detriment to their day-to-day lives.<\/span><\/p>\n When fatigue strikes, it can feel like an overwhelming wave, one that washes away our energy and motivation to pursue the activities that we love. It\u2019s important to not give into despair <\/span>though<\/span>, and recognize that there are several avenues of effective action to reclaim our energy.<\/span> <\/p>\n There\u2019s no more iconic mindfulness practice than meditation, a technique based on simply sitting down, staying within the present moment, and allowing the mind to rest. <\/span> Along with a higher resilience against feelings of fatigue. By sitting down somewhere comfortable and not pursuing any thoughts too deeply, meditation creates a deeply relaxing, restorative space further enhanced by mindful breathwork.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of the best ways to mindfully set the stage for sleep are:<\/span>
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\n<\/span>For thousands of years, mindfulness techniques of some form have been practiced around the world in almost every culture. In recent years, scientific <\/span>studies<\/span><\/a> have proven they yield practitioners countless benefits\u2014including a renewed sense of energy and focus. By utilizing one or several within your daily routines, you can fight off fatigue and get back to what you enjoy most in life.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>If you ever have any questions about how best to win your personal battle against fatigue, then <\/span>contact<\/span><\/a> the Community Pharmacy team today for grounded, practical advice.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nBegin a Meditation Practice<\/b><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/span>Whether you practice for just one minute or ten, there are countless <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a> to meditation which include:<\/span>
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Bring Breathwork into Your Daily Routine<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nWhere the breath goes, the mind and body follow, and you can use your breath as a tool for helping maintain healthy energy levels.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Whether you are trying to increase alertness or slow down at the end of the day, <\/span>breathwork techniques<\/span><\/a> like abdominal breathing, equal breathing, or alternate nostril breathing are all beginner-friendly practices that bring near-instant relief.<\/span><\/p>\nCreate a Restorative Sleep Schedule<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nThe amount of deep sleep we have each night dictates our energy levels the next day, as it\u2019s the time when our body renews and repairs itself. Yet up to <\/span>70 million <\/span><\/a>report having sleep difficulties each year.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>It\u2019s critical to not take quality sleep for granted and to create an environment where rest naturally follows at night.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nPractice Mindful Consumption<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nWe are what we consume in both a physical and mental sense, and doing so mindfully yields powerful results for our energy levels.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Eating a healthy and balanced diet provides the key nutrients we need to field both our bodies and mind. By ensuring we consume complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and plenty of hydration, our body receives the key vitamins, minerals, and energy it needs to optimally function.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Mentally, it\u2019s best to be mindful of what we are consuming in a visual capacity as well. Excessive blue light from screens has a proven <\/span>link<\/span><\/a> to adverse physical, mental, and psychological effects, and by limiting our exposure to it (especially early in the morning and late at night) we give our eyes and minds a much-needed break.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Seek Support from Trusted Sources<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nIf you are still feeling like you are hitting a wall when it comes to fatigue, then seeking external support is a powerful tool that can pinpoint the issue and deliver personalized results. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Cognitive-behavioral therapy and emotional expression can help manage stress, anxiety, and depression, all of which can contribute to feelings of fatigue. Mental health professionals provide a helping hand for those in need, one that can transform your relationship with your body, mind, and energy levels.<\/span><\/p>\n