YES, it’s a big challenge — a big, big one 🙂
I’ve felt a deep sense of fatigue for the last three weeks. All my colleagues are going through the same thing, yet everyone keeps striving to meet targets and deliverables. Earlier this week, I started feeling unwell. My body is clearly asking for rest, trying to recover from weekends that didn’t offer real recharging time.
Whenever I decide to rest the next day, team dependencies and urgent workflows demand my attention. I see how we all push through the daily challenges across products and business lines. It struck me — how my inner voice speaks, how my subconscious responds, and how the final decision emerges.
The Imaginary Conversation (9 AM to 11 AM):
- Inner: I need to rest.
- Subconscious: The team needs me. I must deliver X and Y.
- Inner: I need myself too. Popping pills won’t solve this. When will I truly rest?
- Subconscious: But I can’t be absent on such sensitive days.
- Inner: Work never ends. Every day is “sensitive.” What’s in it for you? Your health matters.
- Subconscious: Let me think. It’s early. I’ll try to manage.
- Inner: I know you won’t.
- Subconscious: Who do you think I am? I’ll at least deliver X and half of Y.
- Inner: I’ll wait and see.
- Together: LET’S SEE!
By midday, Subconscious notices that task Z suddenly takes top priority. He postpones the leave to the end of the week, relying on painkillers to overcome the weird flu or cold.
I then researched it and discovered that this internal conversation plays out every time we’re under stress, need physical rest, or need mental detachment.
What Really Helps?
A short mindfulness meditation in the morning — paired with a genuine smile — works wonders. It dissolves the pressure our mind creates when time overwhelms us.
These simple steps truly help. But first, we need to listen to our body. Ignoring its messages never ends well. Trust me — I’ve been there.
For support, check this resource:
Mindfulness Audio Program – NSW Health
