How to Know When It’s Time to Recharge
At Futureproof, we take recharging your mind and body seriously. We understand that in today’s world being busy is something people take pride in. It’s seen as a positive thing to constantly be on the move, it’s something we call “being productive”. However, overloading yourself can easily be unhealthy for your mind and body. Feeling worn out all day can leave you feeling less happy and actually less productive. But how do you know when you need a break? Our team at Futureproof encourages you to listen to your body, it will tell you when it’s time to recharge. Some of the most common signs are:
Exhaustion
The most obvious sign, feeling drained and fatigued constantly is your body’s way of telling you it’s time to recharge. Exhaustion can be having zero energy, no motivation, or finding it difficult to go to work.
Cognitive Problems
Burnout and chronic stress can lead to numerous problems and can affect our overall concentration, attention span, and memory. You might notice this when having trouble retaining information as you’re reading your current book, and having to go back and reread.
Bad Cravings
People tend to turn to unhealthy habits as a way of coping while suffering from a burnout. Common cravings such as binge eating (or undereating), smoking, and drinking are used as coping strategies.
Being Moody
Unusual moodiness happens when you’re overly tired and can be heightened by over indulging in those bad cravings listed previously. If you notice having uncontrollable mood swings or being more agitated than usual, it’s time to give yourself a break.
Body Uncooperation
If you’ve been feeling like your body just hasn’t been working with you. If you’ve been experiencing dry skin, breakouts, unusual aches and pains, or sluggishness you may be suffering from a burnout.
It’s important to pay attention to the signs your body is trying to give you, and set aside the time to take care of yourself. Our spinal stretches are designed to help rejuvenate your body, increase your energy, and regulate your stress levels. If you are noticing any of these signs within yourself, come to Futureproof, do a spinal stretch, and come out feeling restored. It’s time to recharge.