When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is check my smartphone.
Check your notifications, look at the clock, sigh.
Then I hurriedly changed clothes, went out, talked to people, and before I knew it, it was night.
Even when I finally get into bed, I can't fall asleep. My mind is constantly racing.

Do you spend your days like this?

When your body or mind is tired, it gives you clear "signs" even if you don't say it out loud.
However, before we notice these signs, we end up pushing ourselves, thinking, "I don't have enough motivation" or "I shouldn't be so dependent."

But actually, it might be a good time to take a proper rest.

In this article, we will introduce five typical SOS signs that your body gives you .
If any of these apply to you, why not stop and think for a moment?

1. I couldn't sleep at night.

Even when night comes, I don't feel sleepy.
Even when I close my eyes, my mind is still buzzing and I can't seem to calm down.
Even when I finally manage to fall asleep, I wake up multiple times or have strange dreams that bother me...

This is not simply a sign of lack of sleep, but a sign that your autonomic nervous system is out of balance .

• I can't sleep as much as I used to lately
• Waking up multiple times during the night
• I had a bad dream and felt exhausted in the morning.

If these changes continue, it's likely that your body isn't able to handle the stress.

2. I feel spaced out

Suddenly, I lose track of where I am and what I'm doing.
Even when I'm talking to someone, I lose concentration and can't understand what they're saying.

This "lightheaded feeling" is often overlooked, but it is a phenomenon that often occurs when you are mentally tired.

• I feel dizzy
• Feeling like I'm not myself
• My sense of humor has dulled

When emotional fluctuations disappear, it means that the ``sensors'' in your mind are turned off.
Your brain is putting the brakes on, saying, "If I feel any more, it'll be too much for me."

3. Changes in appetite

"I haven't felt like eating much lately."
"I realized I had eaten a whole bag of potato chips."
Both are common stress responses.

When you are stressed, your brain is less able to control the "I have to eat" and "That's enough" responses.

• I'm hungry, but I don't want to eat
• Eating doesn't fill me up
• Self-loathing after eating

When your poor health is affecting your appetite, don't blame yourself, but instead accept that you're just tired.

4. I can't wake up on my days off

I can manage to function on weekdays, but on my days off I feel like my batteries have run out and I can't function.

• My body feels heavy only on holidays
• Even taking out the trash feels like a hassle
• Even if my room is messy, I can't clean it up

This does not mean that you have no physical strength, but rather that your energy is not being "recovered."

Lack of motivation doesn't mean you're lazy, it's just a sign that your mind is in need of a break. Please be kind to yourself.

5. Nothing you do is fun

The music I loved doesn't resonate with me.
I can't even laugh at comedy shows.
Even when I watch a moving movie, I end up just thinking, "Hmm."

When the joy and excitement start to fade like that, it's a sign that you're really tired.

When emotional fluctuations disappear, it's because the brain is putting the brakes on, telling you, "If I feel any more, it'll be too hard."

Checklist: Watch out for these signs

• I can't sleep at night
• I have more time to daydream
• My appetite fluctuates
• I spend my holidays lying down
• No matter what I do, it's not fun

Small care ideas you can do now

• Try stopping your smartphone for just 10 minutes before bed : It's okay if you don't do it perfectly. Just start with 10 minutes.
• Take three deep breaths in bed : Just this simple step will make your head feel lighter and refreshed.
• Create a "do nothing day" : It's okay to have a day to treat yourself.
• Nap recommendation : A 15-minute nap resets your brain and won't negatively impact your nighttime sleep.

Conclusion: It's pretty hard to stay healthy

Someone who is always smiling.
Someone who works hard.
Someone who seems reliable.

In fact, people like that tend to get tired easily.

But humans aren't that tough.
When you're tired, it's important to acknowledge that you're tired and take a break.

If you are able to properly recognize the SOS signals from your body, you are already halfway to recovery.

From now on, let's start organizing things little by little, at our own pace.

May you have a good rest every day.