Fatigue is more than just needing to get to bed – it’s living life with worry like a constant drone, one long note, without coming up for air. It wears a person down mentally, physically, and spiritually.
But there are practical ways to escape the constant cycle of fatigue from worry, and, according to Dale Carnegie, one fantastic by-product is looking and feeling younger.
In his book How to Stop Worrying and How to Start Living (1944), Carnegie includes some good, practical thoughts but also seems to rely on basic God-honoring principles for living life.
Here’s a small list of ways to overcome the constant fatigue that comes from worry:
Keep a file of inspirational reading.
Reading can inspire us. When we’re feeling down, overwhelmed, or fatigued, we can pull out our list of scriptures, quotes, and other inspirational thoughts to boost us. Here’s a list of my favorite scriptures (if I had to pick one) and 30 inspirational quotes.
Don’t dwell on the shortcomings of others.
Dwelling on others’ shortcomings only hurts you in the long run. There’s often nothing you can do about the situation or the past. So, why not just extend the grace to others you’d like to have?
Become interested in people.
Ask questions and learn about others. People love to share about themselves. As you become interested in others, you not only build stronger relationships but also stop being so focused on yourself, which can drastically decrease your worry and fatigue.
Make your schedule for tomorrow before going to bed.
A cluttered mind can mess up sleep. It’s best to wind down early, stop looking at screens, and clearly outline the next day. This will increase order as you head to bed and help eliminate many of the little worries that can sabotage rest (which causes more worry and fatigue)!
Avoid tension – Relax!
This is a general reminder to avoid the tension that comes with worry. There are some things we can never—nor will we ever be able to—do anything about. Remind yourself to pray and give it to God, then relax.
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