You can't change everything - a long-known maxim. “Work is not a wolf,” says the age-old folk wisdom. Indeed, man is not created for constant work. You need to work in such a way that you have time for your family, self-development, and rest. However, life and progress are unthinkable without work. “He who doesn’t work, doesn’t eat”... Where is the line that separates workaholism from a reasonable approach? laziness and how to deal with it? Is our ever-accelerating pace of life normal and how can we meet the steadily growing demands of reality?
Another question is the level of these needs. The modern world constantly demands from us increasingly complex skills and abilities, constantly raising the bar of needs. In fact, having a roof over your head, warm clothes and food, a person can stop there. But the desire to improve the comfort of life in all available ways pushes us to take more active action for the sake of well-being. laziness in this aspect? Reluctance to take action to improve our lifestyle. But let’s remember what a child’s response is to adults’ demands to study better, help around the house, change socks and tidy up after themselves? That he is “good enough.” And he is absolutely right in his own way. As long as there is someone or something that provides us with an acceptable level of comfort, we have no need to act. It arises when we ourselves take responsibility for our lives or when what we have turns out to be insufficient for us. Therefore, the best cure for laziness is the need of the hour. To achieve it you will have to try, make an effort, work. Do you want to have a car? Work hard, find a way to make money. Do you need an apartment or a house? Think about what skills and abilities of yours can be exchanged for a desired item or livelihood.
To summarize, it can be argued that needs force and motivate us to activity. But how can we kill laziness in ourselves if we know that we already have a roof over our heads and bread and butter? It seems that one of the most reliable motivations is good “kind” envy or the desire to get ahead of rivals. The desire to prove to everyone around you that you are no worse than others.
As banal as it may be, each of us knows what laziness is. However, it is worth distinguishing it from depression. Sometimes we push ourselves to such an extent that it always seems to us that we are not working, studying, or studying well enough. This is also facilitated by constant nagging from loved ones. It seems to them that they know exactly what laziness is, and that every minute you spend on yourself is nothing more than a whim. As a result, we really lose the desire to do anything. Only this happens not from laziness, but from fatigue. A person may completely lose joy and a sense of pleasure. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor, and not blame yourself for laziness and “doing nothing.” Remember: the activity should be enjoyable, and not performed under pressure and on your last legs. Losing a sense of satisfaction from what you have done is the first sign of depression and burnout. Don't let work completely take over your life.
Tired? Too lazy to work? Fill yourself with coffee and stuff yourself with Snickers!
Can't relax? Stress? Have a drink, smoke, empty the refrigerator!
Simple solutions. Everyone loves them...
It’s a pity that after 2-3 months you turn into a vegetable, a lifeless log. You're lying on the couch, staring at the TV trash can. Depression. Apathy. No strength. But you are not alone. There are millions of them. A whole nation of tired people.
And what? We are doomed? No, energy management will help us all! He does not promise quick solutions. But it WORKS. From this article you will learn how.
Everything is
Modern man has everything.
For work there is a computer, Internet, car.
For exercise, there is a treadmill in the yard, a folding exercise machine under the sofa, and an annual membership to the fitness center.
For family happiness there is a wife, a child, an apartment and a dacha.
Everything is.
We all know
We all know.
That you need to do exercises in the morning.
That you need to watch less TV and read more books.
That you need to smile at your daughter and give nice trinkets to your wife.
We all know.
But we don’t do anything!
Although no, I’m lying.
According to tradition, once a year a person tries to change. He buys new sneakers, gets up at 6 am, takes an ice-cold shower and goes to the stadium.
This “enthusiasm” is usually enough for 2-5 days.
Well, never mind, I’ll try again in 363 days...
The problem is not willpower. The willpower resource is small.
What's the problem?
We don't have enough energy
Energy? What other energy?
When the car lacks energy, we fill it with gasoline. What should I eat to get energy?
Energy management is not about calories.
This is about 4 types of energy:
The lower the level, the more important it is for our productivity.
Physical energy
Detailed plan. Time management. Large bonuses. People's expectations.
All this is a great motivation to work.
But all this doesn’t matter if YOU HAVEN’T SLEEP FOR TWO DAYS.
Or you are completely DRUNK.
Or you have a severe HEADACHE.
Yes, I was creepy. But just to show: if you have a problem with physical energy, nothing else matters. YOU ARE DOOMED TO FAIL.
How to restore physical energy?
- Play sports. But only those that you really like. For example, in my case it is football and walking. But there is also tennis, running, swimming, cycling...
- Sleep at night. At least 7 hours. I also recommend a short nap during the day. It's a plague - it's like living two full days instead of one!
- Eat right. Everything is clear here. Sweet, fatty, floury, identical to natural (yep, exactly the same!)…
- Avoid coffee and alcohol. My sore subject is coffee. If you drink coffee in the morning, you will have zero energy in the evening. Or is it not so for you?
Thanks, Cap!
Yes, I'm Cap. Have you been waiting for trigonometric equations?
Emotional Energy
Same situation. We have everything. We slept well, we feel great, nothing hurts.
But you just had a terrible fight.
With my best friend. Almost to the point of a fight. You called him an idiot, his wife a stupid blonde, and his son an ugly fat guy.
He also did not remain in debt.
You're seething. You're pumped with adrenaline.
Will you be able to work?
Er... Yes. In fits and starts. According to the scheme “1 minute I work - 10 minutes I think about a quarrel.”
Or let's take the opposite situation.
For example, your boss just called you and warmly praised your work.
This is a completely different matter! The work is starting to get busy. Your hands fly across the keyboard themselves (or what do you do for a living?).
Pleasure, challenge, adventure, opportunity - they restore our emotional energy.
Anger, resentment, irritation - they take her away.
Mental Energy
These are the ability to concentrate, creativity, time management and planning.
Problems with mental energy? You can work, but somehow.
Chess, books, music lessons, drawing and meditation
mind-numbing work, computer shooters and spending time on social networks.
Also: throw away the zombie box! It destroys your brain! Well, or at least tear out the antenna by the roots.
Spiritual Energy
Why do you live? Why are you working at this job? Where will what you are doing now take you?
Few people think about this. People can spin like a squirrel in a wheel for years without thinking at all.
You can work. Achieving GREAT results is a no.
How to replenish: set big goals, engage in charity and other good and necessary deeds.
Pulse of life
One of the key concepts of EM. The meaning is this: HAVE WORKED - REST - HAVE WORKED - REST.
We alternate between load and rest.
When do problems arise? When a person, carried away, begins to say: WORKED - WORKED - WORKED - DRINKED A LITER OF COFFEE - WORKED ...
Alternation is necessary:
- During the day (see, for example,).
- During the day (night sleep, daytime sleep).
- During the week (weekends).
- During the year (vacation).
Don't go too far! Incorporate rest periods into your routine.
Energy “biceps” can be pumped up!
You know that big biceps mean not only training, but also proper rest?
Muscles need time to recover, but after that they become larger and more resilient.
Our energy “storehouses” work the same way.
If you alternate work and recovery, if you gradually increase the load, they will begin to grow.
We have all met such people: cheerful, purposeful, infecting others with their energy. And at the same time PRODUCTIVE.
Who are they? How did they achieve this?
These are precisely the people with large energy “banks”.
Although, of course, we cannot completely exclude the version about aliens...
So where to start?
Start with AWARENESS.
If you study the theory of energy management, it will not make you an energizer bunny, but at least you will stop rushing to extremes.
You will no longer get drunk, you will not sacrifice sleep, you will not pour liters of coffee into yourself...
And if you do, then at least you won’t whine about “the years are taking their toll” and “the strength is no longer the same.”
- "Life at full capacity!" by Jim Lauer and Tony Schwartz
- "Time to rest." Author – Gleb Arkhangelsky
- "Stress surfing" Author – Ivan Kirillov
If you know other good books, write in the comments!
Well, if you still can’t take action, then I recommend that you follow my example and organize a 30-day marathon. Make a public statement (for example, on VKontakte - it must also bring some benefit), and then report to your friends about your successes.
In my opinion, it is easier and more correct to start with physical energy.
Results
Stop whining! Stop groaning and sighing!
You are not a vegetable!
You are human!
Your possibilities are endless.
You just don't have enough energy.
And now you know where to get it!
Write in the comments!
Have you tried energy management?
And how do you like it? Have your wings grown?
Fatigue and apathy after a long day of work are normal and natural. To get back to normal, a healthy person just needs to get a good night's sleep or just survive until the weekend. But if even rest doesn’t help you get back on track, it’s time to think about visiting a doctor.
When you wake up in the morning, do you find it difficult to get dressed and feel lethargic for the rest of the day? On weekends, do you lack the strength and desire to even go for a walk, and even more so on weekdays? After walking a couple of flights of stairs, are you ready to fall down from weakness? All these signs may indicate serious health problems; Some of them, however, can be solved on your own, while others require the help of a specialist. The authors of the book “Your Body's Red Light Warning Signals,” published in America, named the 8 most common causes of constant fatigue.
1. Lack of vitamin B12
This vitamin helps your body's nerve cells and red blood cells function. The latter, in turn, are involved in transporting oxygen to the tissues, without which the body cannot process nutrients into the energy it needs. Hence the weakness due to B12 deficiency. This condition can be identified by other signs: for example, it is very often accompanied by diarrhea, and sometimes by numbness of the fingers and toes and memory problems.
What to do. Vitamin deficiency is detected by a simple blood test. If it shows a positive result, you will most likely be advised to eat more meat, fish, dairy products and eggs. The vitamin is also available in medicinal form, but is poorly absorbed and is usually prescribed only in extreme cases.
2. Vitamin D deficiency
This vitamin is unique because it is produced independently by our body. True, for this you need to spend at least 20-30 minutes in the sun every day, and the latest criticism of tanning enthusiasts does not help this at all. The press is full of warnings that sunbathing can lead to premature aging, age spots and cancer. This is partly true, of course, but excessive caution is no less dangerous to health. Vitamin D deficiency, doctors warn, can result in heart problems, high blood pressure, neurological disorders and some types of cancer.
What to do. Vitamin D levels are also checked with a blood test. You can replenish it with a fish diet, eggs and liver. But sunbathing is also necessary. 10 minutes in the fresh air a day will be enough to get rid of fatigue.
3. Taking medications
Read the package insert for the medicine you are taking. Possibly side effects include fatigue, apathy, and weakness. However, some manufacturers may “hide” this information from you. For example, antihistamines (used for allergies) can literally drain your energy, although you won't read it on the label. Many antidepressants and beta blockers (hypertension medications) have a similar effect.
What to do. Each person reacts to medications differently. The form and even the brand of the drug may matter. Ask your doctor to find another one for you - maybe changing pills will get you back into shape.
4. Malfunction of the thyroid gland
Thyroid problems can also include changes in weight (especially difficulty losing weight), dry skin, chills, and menstrual irregularities. These are typical signs of hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid gland, due to which the body lacks metabolism-regulating hormones. In an advanced state, the disease can lead to joint diseases, heart disease and infertility. 80% of patients are women.
What to do. Go to an endocrinologist and decide how intensive treatment you need. As a rule, patients have to remain on hormone replacement therapy for the rest of their lives, although the results justify the costs.
5. Depression
Weakness is one of the most common companions of depression. On average, about 20% of the world's population suffers from this scourge.
What to do. If you don't want to take pills and go to a psychologist, try playing sports. Physical activity is a natural antidepressant, promoting the production of the “happy” hormone serotonin.
6. Intestinal problems
Celiac disease, or celiac disease, affects approximately 1 in 133 people. It lies in the inability of the intestines to digest the gluten of cereals, that is, as soon as you sit on pizza, cookies, pasta or bread for a week, bloating, diarrhea, discomfort in the joints and constant fatigue begin. The body reacts to a lack of nutrients that it cannot receive due to the intestines’ inability to absorb them.
What to do. First, undergo several tests to make sure that the problem is really in the intestines. In some cases, endoscopic examination is required to confirm the diagnosis. If the answer is yes, you will have to seriously reconsider your diet.
7. Heart problems
About 70% of women who have had a heart attack complain of sudden and prolonged attacks of weakness and constant fatigue that precede the heart attack. And although the heart attack itself is not so painful for the fair half of humanity, the percentage of deaths among women is constantly growing.
What to do. If you have other symptoms of heart problems - loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, rare but sharp chest pain - it is better to consult a cardiologist. You may need an electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, or ultrasound examination of the heart. Treatment depends on the results. To prevent heart disease, you can change your diet to a low-fat diet and do light exercise.
8. Diabetes
This insidious disease has two ways of wearing you down. First: when a patient's blood sugar level is too high, glucose (that is, potential energy) is literally washed out of the body and goes to waste. It turns out that the more you eat, the worse you will feel. By the way, the state of constantly elevated blood sugar has its own name - potential diabetes or prediabetes. This is not yet a disease, but it manifests itself in the same way in persistent fatigue.
The second problem is strong thirst: the patient drinks a lot, and because of this he gets up several times a night “out of need” - what kind of healthy sleep is that?
What to do. Other symptoms of diabetes include increased urination, increased appetite and weight loss. If you suspect you have this disease, the best way to check your suspicions is to get your blood tested. If you have diabetes, you will have to follow a diet, regularly check your blood sugar, take medications, and possibly exercise. If you are diagnosed with prediabetes, losing weight and increasing physical activity can prevent the condition from getting worse.
It’s sad, but these illnesses have no age limit – both young and old suffer. The presence of chronic diseases, activity, nutrition, sleep and the state of the nervous system are of great importance.
So, for example, you shouldn’t be surprised if you have a whole “bouquet” of diseases that affect the condition of blood vessels, stomach, liver, and brain. The most common clinical manifestation of most chronic illnesses is weakness and an excessive desire to sleep.
As for activity, there is a kind of paradox here - the more a person protects himself from physical activity, the less energy he feels in his body. If your job requires little mobility, then try to carve out a couple of hours a week to visit the pool, go to the gym, or just walk in the fresh air.
We also advise you to reconsider your diet. There is no need to blame nature and circumstances if you yourself supply your body with harmful and high-calorie foods. Excess weight, blockage of blood vessels, the formation of toxins - these are the main factors coming from poor nutrition that deprive you of tone and joy in life.
Healthy sleep is also important for our life. On average, a person needs about 7-9 hours to feel well-rested. It is very important to respect your biological rhythm.
The concept of larks and owls is not an empty phrase, so try to adjust your activities to “your hours.”
And the most common reason that leads people to weakness and drowsiness is the state of the nervous system. Stress, neuroses, hysteria and depression - all this takes away our vital energy. Of course, it’s difficult to completely protect yourself from such experiences, but at least try to minimize them through self-discipline and positive thoughts.
How to get rid of weakness and the desire to constantly sleep
Fortunately, there are many natural energy drinks and simple ways to suppress these symptoms. Food includes natural coffee (no more than 2 cups per day), black and green tea, freshly squeezed juices (preferably a combination of several fruits or vegetables), drinks with the addition of ginseng or ginger extract and dark chocolate.
Physical methods of giving strength and energy include: small 10-minute exercises (in the morning and in the middle of the working day). Also, try to breathe deeply. Additional saturation of the body with oxygen has a beneficial effect on your performance.
Apathy and fatigue are currently integral companions in the life of a modern person. Being very busy and often worrying about certain life circumstances create conditions for the formation of an unsightly picture. Stress creates emotional tension and causes a person to have muscle weakness. Often, there is constant irritation, short temper, apathy, and drowsiness. The general condition is such that you don’t want anything, you feel tired. Sometimes you don't have the strength to do anything at all. Constant fatigue creates a feeling of irritation. The causes of fatigue, drowsiness and apathy can be completely different.
Dissatisfaction with life
This is the main reason why apathy and drowsiness develop. A person should at least intuitively feel why he lives. The efforts made must necessarily be conditioned by something. Symptoms and signs of dissatisfaction with life are known to everyone; they cannot be confused with anything else. Gradually, emotional lethargy appears, you don’t want to do anything, you just don’t have the strength. Muscle weakness and irritability are caused by an internal state. Dissatisfaction with life appears when a person is unable to realize his or her potential. Everyone can be happy only when they understand that their life can truly be considered meaningful and useful.
Emotional turmoil
Anything can happen in life. It is only important not to lose your presence of mind, not to become limp and not to aggravate your situation. Emotional shocks include the death of loved ones, loss of animals, divorce or breakup. You never know what kind of troubles can happen in life! You definitely can’t protect yourself from everything. But it may take additional time to experience certain events. During this difficult period, you must definitely try to look for some meaning. Otherwise, depression may develop. Any emotional shock should simply be experienced without trying to get rid of it. Mental pain will definitely dull, it cannot last forever.
Lack of help
Every person needs support at one time or another in their life. But for one reason or another, not everyone receives it precisely when they urgently need it most in the world. It is not always easy for loved ones to understand what feelings their loved one is experiencing. The lack of psychological support at a time when it is most needed can cause significant damage to the psyche. Such a person not only begins to worry a lot and get nervous. He is completely immersed in his own thoughts and therefore cannot make the right decision for a long time. This is how depressive disorder, apathy, and indifference to life are formed. Increased fatigue occurs, there is no strength to do anything, lethargy and laziness are observed. Treatment should be aimed at eliminating muscle weakness and reducing feelings of anxiety, suspiciousness, and general nervousness. You should also remember that symptoms of constant fatigue can occur at different periods of life. In this case, it won’t hurt to take a course of vitamins to support yourself from the inside.
Weakness of character
This characteristic of a person often causes sudden drowsiness. Apathy may also be present. With a weak character, a person, as a rule, avoids taking responsibility. She wants some kind of support from others, to feel the help of loved ones. They like to rely on the experience of others and want to feel almost round-the-clock attention towards themselves. The more such a person fixates on failures, the more they haunt him. Weakness of character is not a pathology, but a personality trait. If you want and work hard enough, you can change the situation. But you will have to overcome the difficulties for more than one day. Working effectively on yourself will help you cope with almost any situation.
Physical fatigue
Physical exhaustion is not surprising. Human resources, unfortunately, are not infinite. If a person spends a lot of emotions in the world around him, works 12-15 hours a day, it is not surprising that physical fatigue occurs. How to get rid of it? To overcome excessive fatigue, it is necessary to resort to some kind of treatment. Lethargy, as well as other symptoms of fatigue, indicate that the body is at the limit of its capabilities. A person absolutely needs rest. You cannot try to ignore the manifestations of apathy, as it is fraught with its own unpredictable consequences.
Physical ailments
Prolonged illness can lead to depression. This is a reason that truly deserves attention and cannot be ignored. Not everyone knows how to get rid of apathy. In the case of an incurable disease, it often turns out that it consumes all a person’s internal resources and undermines his moral strength. Weakness, excessive fatigue, lethargy appear, and there is no strength to perform usual actions. Naturally, every person’s daily routine is disrupted and priorities change. He begins to focus only on his own experiences and often does not notice the good things that happen around him. You need to try to switch your attention, concentrate on something interesting that truly brings joy and great satisfaction. It would be absolutely useful to take a course of special vitamins. Vitamins will help you recover, find peace of mind and begin treatment.
Taking medications
The use of certain drugs can lead to a state of weakened muscle tone. In some cases, people are completely at a loss as to how to deal with apathy. Fatigue can be so severe that it interferes not only with making informed decisions, but also with thinking and reflecting. If treatment is really necessary, then care must be taken to select another drug. For advice, you should only contact specialists. Here you can hardly get by with vitamins alone. Apathy, fatigue and depression are constant companions of those who do not know how to properly organize their lives. People sometimes place too much hope in others and place too little hope in their own strengths. This should not be allowed. You should always try to take responsibility for everything that happens. After all, it is impossible in life to be ready for everything at once, but you can adapt to almost any situation.
Lack of sleep
Many people are forced to wake up early in the morning and rush to work. Otherwise, they risk being reprimanded or fired. Unfortunately, in this case, lack of sleep is simply guaranteed. And from lack of sleep, it is quite natural for fatigue and apathy to appear. Sometimes there is even a loss of interest in everything that is happening. Of course, this state of affairs cannot be ignored. You need to give your body the opportunity to regain its strength. It is best to take a weekend or a day off to fully relax. You can't sacrifice annual leave either. In order to fully recover, it can sometimes take quite a long period of time.
Chronic stress
Nowadays, it is a rare person who does not experience the destructive effects of stress. Numerous experiences, unforeseen circumstances, shocks greatly deplete the nervous system, forcing the individual to constantly be in fears, anxieties and doubts. Chronic stress is dangerous because it has an adverse effect on health in general and psychological state in particular. People who want to restore their peace of mind need to start paying attention to their feelings. There is no shame in allowing yourself to cry whenever you want. This means that this is necessary to throw out mental pain. People in most cases do not want to reveal their suffering to others, especially strangers. They believe that this way they will definitely consider them weak and indecisive. Actually this is not true. And every person has the moral right to express everything that he really feels.
Lack of goals in life
Every person must strive for something in order to feel satisfied. Self-sufficiency as a personal characteristic is a consequence of productive work on oneself; it does not appear overnight. The lack of goals in life creates an energy vacuum. A person ceases to understand the meaning of his stay on earth; he does not feel that he can somehow be useful to others. It turns out that energy is wasted in vain, because a person does nothing useful either for himself or for those around him.
Thus, the causes of apathy, depression and fatigue can be completely different, but in any case they relate to a person’s life and affect his personality. Everyone is free to decide for themselves how to work on themselves, what efforts to make.