FATIGUE: the state of being very tired: extreme weariness; weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress
Fatigue. Everyone faces it at some point in life. We run back and forth, so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, that we don't know it's happening to us until we're too tired to think.
Whether physical or mental, fatigue can affect us all. How do you know you're feeling it? Picture this:
If you've ever felt so sore just the thought of making a move caused your body to ache...
If you've ever felt like a dishrag that's been totally wrung dry, then thrown onto a street to be flattened by a streamroller...
If you've ever felt like you're running in place, going nowhere fast, and the harder you run the more it seems you're falling further and further behind...
You've experienced fatigue.
Fatigue can drain your energy and weigh heavily on your emotions. Fatigue makes problems seem bigger than they really are, as if they can swallow you whole.
Fatigue makes the path to your goal look like a never ending series of hoops to jump through. Fatigue can make you feel like you're on a treadmill going nowhere, riding a perpetual cycle of frustration.
Left unchecked, fatigue can lead to feelings of despair. You can lose patience, lose heart, lose courage. You can become irritable, even bitter.
Fatigue erodes determination, makes you feel like nothing you do will make any difference. It can tempt you into giving up on your goals, your dreams, even your life.
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life." - Proverbs 13:12 AMP
If you can relate to any of this, it's time to get some wind back into your sails. Let this message encourage you to keep your chin up. You need some proper perspective.
When things go wrong it is tempting to fall into the "all or nothing" trap. You may think success means being flawless, not making any mistakes. When life steers off course, it seems all hope is gone and there's no way to right the ship.
Not so fast, my friend.
Everything you go through on the road to success is part of the process of becoming successful. You must take the good with the bad, the bitter with the sweet. Bumps and bruises happen along the way. It goes with the territory.
Each step you take moves you forward. Even your stumbles can be helpful, so long as they move you closer to your objective instead of distracting you, leading you astray.
Fatigue is a sign that you need rest. It doesn't mean you should throw in the towel. You may have reached a point in your journey when you will do more harm than good if you take one step further.
If you've ever driven long distance on the nation's highways, you may have noticed areas on the side of the road called Rest Stops. This is where weary drivers can take a break for a few minutes to get refreshed physically and mentally before going back on the road, awake and alert.
The same thing applies for all of us on the road called Life. There are times when a rest stop is required. It is best to step back, relax and recharge your batteries, check your progress, and get a new focus on the task at hand.
You do not have to give up. Step back for a moment, regain your balance, get your bearings, remind yourself why you are taking this journey. Sometimes we forget what we are doing, and why we are doing it. That's when the temptation to give up is the strongest.
Don't let fatigue wear you down, wear you out, tempt you to give up. Make a pit stop to get recharged and refreshed. Don't be sad because you haven't reached your goal yet. Be glad you're making progress. You're closer to reaching your goal than when you started.
"Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi
For all you know, you could be on your own personal one-yard line, just three feet from glorious triumph. Get your rest, take the hits that life throws at you, and keep moving forward. With each move you make, victory could be the next step away.
Keep it simple... See ya!
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