Sometimes I feel tired all the time.  I know that this has to do with some of my health issues, but I am sure that we all feel that way sometimes.

I came across this quote on Pinterest and just knew I had to blog about it.

Fatigue is the common enemy of all of us – so slow down, rest up and refill.

The fuzzy purple in the background is my favourite blanket.  I am not sure whether it was joking or not, but it was said that I could be found with my feet on the footstool and my purple blanket wrapped around me quite often.

What I have learnt is simply this, if we are tired we need to rest.  For some people especially those suffering from fibromyalgia or other illnesses that make you very tired, this will quite possibly be every day. For others it might be on the weekend, but no matter what we need to rest and refill.

I remember years ago being at a youth camp and the pastor saying that we had to imagine that we were a car.  If we drove and drove and never filled up with fuel or checked the water the car would break down.  It would also break down if we didn’t service it.

There is all sorts of research coming out which shows that everyone is more productive when they are rested.  They are more creative and more able to handle what life has for them.  When I can’t sleep, which does seems to happen quite a bit, the next day I am cranky and tired and certainly a lot less productive.  Fatigue wears you out.

Fatigue – breaking it down.

I think this quote is full of lots of wisdom – especially if you break it down.  First slow down – realise that moving fast doesn’t necessarily get you there quicker.  We were driving back from a trip this weekend and there was a car that was in the control of a very dangerous driver.  He was travelling too close to the car in front of him.  Overtaking when it wasn’t safe and obviously in a huge hurry somewhere.  When we reached the turnoff he was still only 2 cars in front of us.    Slow down.

Rest up.  We live in a world where there are so many demands on us and even if we sit down we grab our phone and check emails.  (I am guilty of this for sure).  I am going to try to rest up – and simply take time to breath and know that my body needs it.

Finally we need to refill.  This is such an important part of the quote.  I certainly forget that rest is not enough.  So how am I going to refill.  I am going to read – I am committing to read an uplifting/inspirational book for an hour a day.  You can also refill by spending time in nature.  A good walk in the forest always leaves me feeling better.  A great chat with a friend, and if coffee is included is also a good way of refilling.

Thanks for reading my ramblings and please feel free to leave a comment if you have any suggestions for slowing down, resting and refilling.

Kerry x