9 Revealing Signs That It’s Time To Rest
In the whirlwind of life we often let sluggishness carry us. However, this inertia usually does not include listening to the messages that our body sends us. And if we were to put these signs in order according to their meaning, then the signs that say it’s time to rest will be very high on the list.
“I can do it,” we tell ourselves. We feel obligated to continue, for those around us that we love, because of a sense of responsibility. We do it to be better people (or, that’s what we think). We do it because that’s what we’re supposed to do. If everyone else does, then we must do it, we too.
But if we do not stop our “machine” while there is time, the sooner the better, the machine stops by itself. Stopping before it is too late is not a sign of weakness or cowardice, but rather a sign of intelligence that shows that you love yourself, those who depend on you, and those who are important to you.
So how do we know when it’s time to stop? What signals does our body send us to tell us it’s time to rest?
What are the signs that it is time to rest?
When it’s time to rest, our bodies usually let us know. Ignoring these signals will not stop the problem; it will actually make it worse. They are signs, among other things, of stress, exhaustion and discouragement, and they must be dealt with.
If you see more of the following signs, it’s time to start thinking about taking a break. It’s time to review your routines, priorities and true needs. The more you recognize yourself in the characters we describe below, the more you need to take a break.
Fatigue
1 – You feel more tired than usual
Being tired due to prolonged or intense physical or mental exertion is normal. What is not normal is that the fatigue continues day after day, all day long, from when you get up in the morning until you go to bed in the evening.
2 – You can not get through the day without stimuli
Whether it is caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar or any other form of substance, “cheating” by using stimulants is only a temporary solution to fatigue. In fact, in the long run, there is a good chance that it will get worse. And therefore we need more and more of the same stimuli to achieve the same effect.
3 – It is difficult to concentrate
Whether it is fatigue or another factor, one of the first signs that it is time to rest is that we are not able to concentrate on the tasks ahead of us. Daydreaming, multitasking or procrastination can be signs that our energy reserves are running low.
Our working life
4 – You work more and more
Working longer does not necessarily mean that you can finish more. We become less productive due to fatigue and difficulty focusing. And as a result, we feel we need to work more hours to compensate for the decline in our performance. The thing is, this only makes us even more tired than we were at first.
5 – You always think of work
It’s funny that even when you know you’re suffering from fatigue and exertion, and you know you need a break, you still can not stop thinking about work. Even when you can finally rest, you feel guilty! Even if you do not have to do anything, you continue to do it, even if it’s just thinking about it.
6 – You are always in a bad mood
Fatigue tends to put us in a bad mood. But when fatigue and exhaustion have reached their limits, and your body should rest, this grumpiness becomes chronic. If you also become cynical, unpleasant or rude, then that is a clear sign you should slow down.
Health and memory
7 – You have difficulty remembering information
Exhaustion and stress can make it difficult for you to remember even the simplest information. For example, you forget things that are as simple as where you left your keys, or you may not remember to add a basic ingredient when cooking. You can also get confused about everyday things and always change where you leave things. All this means that you probably need a break. You have to “restart” your mind.
8 – Your health is deteriorating
Continuous fatigue and stress affect our immune system. Your health is affected and you are more prone to colds and flu. You may also experience worrying weight loss or weight gain, and have frequent headaches or migraines. Your heart rate is also increasing, which may indicate an increased risk of heart disease.
9 – You make more and more mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, and there is nothing wrong with that. But when these mistakes are made too often, especially if they are stupid mistakes, it’s time to start worrying. What was just a stupid mistake to begin with may become something far more serious in the future.
Stop to rest, but also to think
When we talk about taking a break and that it is time to rest, it is usually because we need to rest both physically and mentally. We need to clear our minds and set them free. Release our stress and let our body recover. But we must also stop and think. We need to think about our situation and analyze what we are doing and what is actually happening to us.
This whirlwind of life we are trapped in does not always make us think clearly. It is easy to get carried away, to just follow the driving force we have created for ourselves. But in the long run, there will be a price to pay, which will often be a long, forced break due to illness. Is it really worth it?
