A few years ago, a book by sociologist Alain Ehrenberg spoke of “The fatigue of being oneself”. If going through a family conflict, a mourning or a period of loneliness easily explains why we do not feel at the peak of our abilities, weariness and demotivation can also set in insidiously. It is often enough to be aware of it to stop suffering and react in a more constructive way.
Have fun but also open up to others
The most effective: acting in two directions at the same time, taking the time to have fun and cultivating relationships. Increasing the share of pleasant moments in one’s life generates energy. We therefore recommend that you start by making an “energy diagnosis”: what do you do for pleasure, for necessity, for obligation, for avoidance? Then to remove what comes from the last case, to reduce the homework and to increase, if only a little, which makes us happy.
Second axis: when we are tired, we tend to withdraw into ourselves and to isolate ourselves socially. However, it is shown that the solitude is as dangerous for our health as tobacco, obesity and sedentary lifestyle. It’s not about partying every night, but just opening your address book and pushing yourself a bit to stop hibernating.
Push yourself to exercise a little more
It’s the hardest part, especially when you’re dragging yourself, but moving more is the best way to put some extra power back into the engine. “Exercise has an effect that simple rest does not bring, underlines Dr. Jean-Pierre Danjean, general practitioner: it secretes endorphins, these natural anti-fatigue hormones that increase desire and improve mood. on the long term.”
This is why the sport is a remedy in its own right to fight against depression. In the brain, neurons communicate with each other through chemical molecules called neurotransmitters. In the depressed, some decrease, including serotonin. Just like antidepressants, physical activity also increases serotonin in the brain. And this for a much lower cost and without side effects!
Enjoy the daylight
In some people, the long and dark winter days are enough to lower serotonin levels, which partly explains the drop in power felt in this season. The solution is at their fingertips, even if it takes a little motivation to step outside. Don’t overlook every opportunity to expose yourself to clarity.
There are simple solutions, like working closer to the window, trying to go out on lunch break, and less easy ones, like trying to take a few days of vacation in the sun. The main thing is to keep in mind the importance of exposure to daylight in winter.
Focus on fermented foods
In an article published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology in early 2014, American researchers insist on the benefits of fermented foods to limit depression and anxiety. This method of preparation improves the assimilation of molecules that control mood (B vitamins, magnesium, zinc) and produces others that influence the central nervous system. This family of foods includes alcoholic beverages (wine, beer), vinegar, tea, cheeses, yogurt and fermented milk, soy, bread and sauerkraut.
Which vitamins to take? “When fatigue is above all of psychic origin, Dr. Jean-Loup Dervaux, general practitioner, also advises to force on vitamins B1 and B 6, present in many food supplements. “
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