We all know what fatigue is. But do you know how menopause can contribute?
Night sweats, sleep disruption, mental health changes, stress and life changes, hormone changes – all these can impact energy. Now is the time to better engage with positive behavioral changes and new habits that improve daily energy and reduce fatigue.
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Being so tired and hot is frustrating. The lack of energy is challenging. Even after walking I do not get a boost of energy or even that ‘yay I walked’ feeling. Just tired.
Theresa
Fatigue has been a significant challenge in my menopausal journey.
Lee
More Information
Blog posts tagged as fatigue:- Do You Laugh at Your Mistakes?
- Creating a Daily Oasis
- MenoBits #3: Fatigue and Midlife
- MenoBits #2: Managing Stress During Menopause
- MenoBits #1: Difficulty Falling Asleep
- Breaking Ground (Revamp)
- Creating Magical Moments
- The Walk
- 5 Tips to Boost Your Immune System Today
- Navigating Exercise with a Chronic Health Condition, Part 1
- Theresa has Grit!
- Put This on Your Fridge!
- Breaking Ground
- 5 Minutes of Movement
- Don’t Delay!
- What does learning to juggle have to do with learning to sleep better?
- Nature Therapy Break, Part 2
- Nature Therapy Mini-Break
- Your lack of motivation is NOT the problem and “laziness” isn’t real!
- Opportunity Knocks
- Getting from the Couch to Consistency
- Throwing
- Creating Your Own Daily Oasis
- Autumn Splendor
- How to Effectively Work with Your Healthcare Team
- I Want to Age With Intent
- What is my Diagnosis?
- Lecture #68: Managing Priorities: Tools & Tips to Help You Overcome Overwhelm and Keep First Things First
- Lecture #20: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Lecture #56: Life Athlete – Wisdom to Pursue Improved Physical Vitality
- Lecture #67: The Compassionate Cleanse
- Lecture #27: Robust Rhythms, Better Health
Additional Video Links
Resources:
- Three great Apps for you to consider: Insight Timer (free App for sleep, anxiety and stress), Calm (inexpensive App for sleep), and Headspace (inexpensive App for meditation).
- Here is a great article on “Zoom Fatigue” from Stanford University communications expert Jeremy Bailenson: Stanford study into “Zoom Fatigue” explains why video chats are so tiring.
- This article on different types of rest should really resonate with many of us: The 7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs, by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD.
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