Overcome the year-end blues with a little self-pampering
Make time for self-love and care. If you’re battling with daily burnout, it’s a sign you are worn out.
At this time of year, we’re all feeling fatigued. It’s been a long slog with external elements like load-shedding, water-shedding, petrol price hikes and the increased cost of living, adding extra pressure to our already stressful lives.
After working all day, eating on the run, taking care of family responsibilities and having little time to relax, it’s normal to feel exhausted. However, always feeling worn out isn’t healthy and can leave you less productive and less happy. That’s why it’s important to take some time out for yourself, especially towards the end of the year, to relax, re-charge and prepare for the New Year.
We are strong, independent women yet we put on the back burner what we need most: self-care and self-love.
If you’re battling with daily burnout, take these 5 steps from Clere to recharge your battery:
- Recharge yourself physically
Taking good care of your body can make it easier to recharge your mind. Being stressed can take a toll on your body. Book a massage and feel the tension melt away. - Pamper yourself
There’s nothing like a soak in a bubble bath accompanied by soft candlelight and soothing music to relax you. Keep the pampering going after your bath by applying a moisturising crème or lotion. Remember to apply it morning and night, even in summer. - Change your diet
Your energy levels are impacted by what you eat. Experts recommend a mix of complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains and starchy vegetables, with lean proteins and healthy fat at each meal. Rope in your partner and children to help prepare the meal and you will benefit from the family activity and nutrition, even if you have a busy schedule. - Exercise
When you’re very exhausted, it can be tempting to just sit in front of the TV after a long day. However, that usually makes you feel more tired. Instead of sitting down, move. Go for a walk or a bike ride. Play soccer with the children. Exercise – even just for 20 minutes – can leave you feeling energised for hours. - Get more sleep
Sleep is the ultimate body recharger. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night for healthy adults ages 26 to 64. Getting fewer than six hours of sleep per night is a risk factor for burnout at work.
