What is “Never Stop Fatigue”?
Never stop fatigue happens when we’re constantly on the move, mentally and physically. It’s the result of the “always doing” mindset. Our culture often encourages this, but constantly filling our schedules leaves no room for rest or true relaxation. And the effects are real: our nervous systems get overstimulated, our immune systems can weaken, and we wake up feeling less and less refreshed.
Rock stars on tour sometimes get admitted to the hospital for exhaustion, but you don’t have to be a celebrity to experience this. For many of us, it’s just part of our daily lives, running from one thing to the next without stopping.
How to Combat Never Stop Fatigue
The good news is that you can shift out of this “never stop” mode with a few small changes. Here’s what I recommend:
- Schedule Downtime: Set aside time every day where you’re not expected to do anything productive. Use it to meditate, read a book, or chat with a friend. Let it be unstructured and free of goals.
- Enjoy Doing “Nothing”: Give yourself permission to just sit and be. It’s not about wasting time; it’s about letting your nervous system relax.
- Plan Mini-Breaks Throughout the Day: Even five minutes of quiet, away from screens and to-do lists, can recharge you. Go outside, look up at the sky, or just take a few deep breaths.
Building these small moments into your day can make a huge difference. We’re often hard on ourselves, but our bodies and minds need these quiet spaces to keep up with everything else we do.
Break Free from the “Never Stop” Cycle
We can all fall into the trap of “never stop fatigue,” but it doesn’t have to be the norm. By carving out time for relaxation and resetting our pace, we can avoid the toll that constant busy-ness takes on our energy and wellbeing.
Stay tuned for Part 3, where we’ll uncover another hidden cause of fatigue. Taking time to relax is one of the best ways to reclaim your energy, so don’t hesitate to give it a try!
If you haven’t yet explored our previous blog on ‘decision fatigue’, you can check it out here—or catch up on addressing the root causes of fatigue once and for all by listening to the podcast!