Mental Fatigue is defined as a state of tiredness that sets in when your brains energy level is depleted. I can only try to solve the Rubik’s Cube for a couple of minutes before I feel that mental tiredness. I definitely have no desire to expand my thinking and study the solution to solving it. On the other hand my grandson took the time to study each step necessary to solve the cube until he could successfully complete the puzzle. His record time now is 36 seconds. I love watching him solve it! I have other grandsons who can do the same.

Our brains, just like the rest of our bodies need rest. If you are like me your brain contains multiple thoughts each hour of everyday. It seems that the busier I get the more crowded my head feels. I spend alot of time trying to focus on one thing at time. It’s a fact that I can quickly get a bad headache from too much thinking about multiple things at the same time.

Mental Fatigue can even bring about physical sickness in varied ways. I have personally experienced a chronic illness that many health care professionals believe can be brought on by mental fatigue. It has taken me a lifetime to heal both mentally and physically and learn the necessary skills to reverse the damage caused.

Be kind to yourself both mentally and physically. Learn to say no. It’s okay to not take on more than you can handle. Rest can rejuvenate your mind and body. We all need rest!!! It seems that this fast paced world often takes us to lengths that are not in our best interest. Seek professional help if necessary.

Life’s best decisions are made when we are mentally healthy!

by Tanya Christiansen

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