9 Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted — And How To Bounce Back

10 Mental Toughness Exercises To Help You Become More Resilient ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 25, 2024 Feeling a little bit, oh, I dunno, drained? It happens. Just as our muscles become fatigued from a [tough workout]( our brain can also reach a point of fatigue. Although what causes us to hit this wall varies from person to person, common causes include “being in a lot of situations that require us to be responsible, to [be present for others]( or that bring up a lot of emotions.” Sounds a lot like what a parent faces on any given day, wouldn’t you say? Mental exhaustion shouldn’t be ignored. It takes a significant toll. It messes with your sleep and mood, makes you less patient, and could increase unhealthy coping mechanisms. What helps: Learning the common signs, recognizing when you need to recalibrate, and learning what works best for you. That self-awareness and adaptation are great lessons to demonstrate for our kids, too. HEALTH [9 Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted — And How To Bounce Back]( [Know the signs before it’s too late.]( [READ THIS STORY]( By familiarizing yourself with the signs of mental exhaustion, you can recognize when you need to recalibrate. FURTHER READING [10 Mental Toughness Exercises To Help You Become More Resilient]( [Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits]( [Parental Burnout Feels Inescapable. Here’s How To Break Free]( DON'T LET IT SLIP AWAY [What I Wish I Captured More When My Kids Were Still Little]( It’s hard to know what you’ll miss when your kids are older. Here are the little things a dozen dads [wish they’d documented a bit better.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DEFINING MOMENTS Getty [What Are Your Core Values? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions]( Whether yours need to be clarified or created from scratch, [this is how to develop your defining code.]( [READ THIS STORY]( SOBRIETY [What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking, Day By Day]( The effects are wide-ranging, fast, [and enough to give any drinker pause.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WELLNESS [This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Is The Key To Better Sleep]( And [it’s done lying down.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.