The expectations we put upon ourselves for a “perfect” holiday can wreak havoc on our stress levels, mood, and relationships. One of the things we can do to take care of ourselves is to get enough rest. Learn 5 tips to help you wind down and improve your sleep.
We also rebroadcast Season 1 Episode 40, where we discuss Fatigue. This is part 1 of a two-part examination of one of the top complaints for those living with a chronic or terminal illness. Fatigue is defined as: an overwhelming sustained sense of exhaustion and decreased capacity for physical & mental work.
In This Episode:
- 00:30 – Why Holidays Can Be Difficult for Mental and Physical Health
- 00:58 – The Importance of Sleep
- 01:31 – 5 Things You can Do to Wind Down and Get Better Sleep
- 03:44 – Intro: S1E40 Rebroadcast about Causes of Fatigue
- 06:11 – Recipe-Swedish Funeral Glögg
- 10:30 – Fatigue Part 1: Causes of Fatigue
- 11:34 – Common Causes of Fatigue, Even for “Healthy” People
- 13:02 – Fatigue for Surgery, Chronic or Life-Limiting Illness
- 14:07 – Definition of Fatigue
- 30:44 – People Who Faked their Own Death
- 33:16 – Outro
Good Sleep Hygiene
Developing healthy habits can improve sleep quality, and give you needed energy and mental capacity for the day.
Skip the Alcohol
According to the Sleep Foundation:
- Experts recommend avoiding alcohol at least 3 hours before bed.
- Consuming alcohol before bed can lead to frequent wakings and overall low-quality sleep.
- Long-term alcohol use can result in chronic sleep problems and disorders like sleep apnea.
Related Content
- S4E8: Fatigue: When Your “Get Up and Go” has Got Up and Went
- S1E42: Ways to Help Lessen Fatigue
- S5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
- S2E25: Move It! Secrets for battling fatigue in spite of illness
- S2E26: What you need to know about pain, fatigue and skin at the last hours of living
- S4E29: Six Ways to Develop a Healthy Sleep Routine
References:
Resources:
- Energy Conservation Tips For Chronic Fatigue And Low Energy
- Best mental health tips on Vimeo
- MHF_Best-Mental-Health-Tips_2024.pdf
- Nature and mental health | Mental Health Foundation
- Kindness matters guide | Mental Health Foundation
- Sleep and mental health | Mental Health Foundation
- No Sleepless Nights
Rebroadcast of S1E40:
What Causes Fatigue or “baby, I’m soooooo tired!”
Fatigue is a overwhelming, sustained sense of exhaustion and decreased capacity for physical and mental work, and goes beyond normal tiredness. Learn about the many causes, including imbalances and recovery from treatments and surgery.
Faked Deaths
Have you ever been curious how many people would show up at your funeral? Someone found a way to find out…listen to hear other interesting stories of people who faked their own deaths!
Swedish Glögg
In Sweden, a funeral ceremony will often include food and glögg to toast the deceased. Glögg is also a favorite part of the holidays! Learn more about the tradition and get the recipe to make your own from True North Kitchen.
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Everyone Dies: and yes, it is normal!
Everyone Dies (and yes, it is normal) is a story about a young boy named Jax who finds something special on the beach where he and his grandpa Pops are enjoying a wonderful day. Pops helps Jax understand that death is a normal part of life. This book provides an age appropriate, non-scary, comfortable way to introduce the important topic of mortality to a preschool child. Its simple explanation will last a lifetime. Autographed copies for sale at: www.everyonediesthebook.com. Also available at Amazon
Mourning Jewelry
We offer a way to memorialize your loved one or treasured pet with a piece of handmade jewelry. When people comment on it and the wearer can say for example “I received this when my mother died” which opens the conversation about this loss. All our jewelry is made with semi-precious stones and beads, vintage beads, and pearls. You can choose between earrings or bracelets and the color family. Learn More
