Mental exhaustion definitely takes a toll on our well-being. It can actually be worse than physical fatigue because of our inability to think clearly or express any feelings, emotions and frustrations. Worse still, mental stress is known to cause physical fatigue and illness, too!

Mental exhaustion or fatigue builds up as a result of work, family life, conflict, or even a lack of quality sleep. If you’ve to make an important decision, mental stress can take its toll on you and can even lead to severe depression. This is all the more reason to avoid the consequences and implement strategies to overcome mental exhaustion!

How to Relax and Boost Your Energy

Relaxation is absolutely necessary to relieve mental stress and rejuvenate your body and mind. You’re probably thinking, “How on earth can I do that?” J

Here are some tips to help you reduce mental exhaustion and start putting in place a relaxation routine that works for you:

• Take time out for yourself. Spend some quiet time in a room where you can reflect and get in touch with your spiritual side. Everyone has a different way of self-reflection. Some pray or meditate, others write in a journal or diary, while others simply allow their thoughts to gently release into the stillness and calm of the room.

• Get plenty of sleep. Mental fatigue can happen no matter how much sleep you get, but sleep does help refresh your body and mind. Getting sufficient sleep will get rid of a lot of your day-to-day stress. A good sleep allows your body to have a chance to repair and recharge!

• Free your mind from any problems. Take your mind off of those things that are causing you stress by working on a puzzle or spending time with friends and family. Or perhaps you need to go out for a nice dinner or weekend getaway to free your mind.

• Exercise regularly. Exercise causes your brain to release endorphins, which are known to make you feel happy. It’s like the body’s natural “high.” Even if all you can do is go for a 15-minute walk, take it. That can be great alone time for you too.

• Try breathing exercises. When things get rough, take deep breaths in through your nose; hold it for 10 seconds, then release. You’ll notice that this will relieve tension.

• Take a personal day. Take yourself out to a movie, go to a museum or art gallery, or do something you’ve always wanted to do but never made time for. In doing so, you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of being alone.

 Implementing Your Own Strategies

These are just some ideas to help overcome mental exhaustion. You may have some other methods that help you relax and find peace in your life. Once you begin integrating these simple exercises into your day, you will begin to feel the burden lifted off your shoulders and before you know it, you’ll feel like a brand new person!