Four Tips to Overcome Autumn Fatigue
As autumn progresses, the weather gradually cools down, and many people feel listless, mentally exhausted, and physically drained, lacking motivation for any activity. Local health experts remind us: the recent prolonged hot, humid, and low-pressure weather has led to excessive energy consumption in the body. If not properly adjusted now, it's easy to develop "emotional fatigue."
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[Case] Li Gang still maintains his summer habit of staying up late, making it extremely difficult to wake up in the morning. He feels lethargic at work and lacks drive. Observing his colleagues, many appear similarly disheveled and tired.
[Expert Advice] During the summer heat, people remain in a state of hyperactivity, some even experiencing irritability, anger, and other symptoms known as "emotional heatstroke." With seasonal changes, the body’s physiological functions shift accordingly, requiring emotional adjustment from an excited state. This transition often consumes additional energy, leading to fatigue and drowsiness, affecting normal life and work.
To overcome post-autumn "emotional fatigue," experts recommend:
1. Ensure adequate sleep.
Abandon the summer habit of staying up late; aim to go to bed before 10 p.m. Maintain early bedtime and early rising to enter a "prepared" state earlier, preventing drowsiness at work. Additionally, short naps during the day help relieve feelings of drowsiness.
2. Prefer light and simple diets.
Fatty foods produce acid substances in the body that easily cause drowsiness. Therefore, reduce intake of such foods and eat more fruits and drink more water to refresh the mind.
3. Pay attention to regular exercise.
Only with sufficient physical energy can the body smoothly transition through seasonal changes without symptoms.
4. Keep indoor plants.
Autumnal fatigue is partly related to insufficient oxygen in the body. Placing green plants like spider plants, rubber trees, and bamboo palms indoors helps improve air quality and increase oxygen levels.