How can I cope with everything?

[Anonymous]

I study, work and exercise almost every day but I am exhausted now. I want to be consistent. Do you have any helpful tips?

[IslaTheWitch]

Start by having two hours every day for yourself. Take a long shower with haircare and some heavenly-smelling cosmetics. Read a book with a few cookies and a favorite tea close to you. Watch a movie. Meet friends.

Those 2 hours daily out of your obligations are for reset, rest, and entertainment. You CAN'T keep going without rest. So those 2 hours are OBLIGATORY.

Now, decide what is NOT so important every day and schedule it every 2 or 3 days. I assume you have to work and attend lectures. The rest is optional. Create your days, including two hours of real rest (out of 8 hours of sleep, of course), and if you can't squeeze anything else there, then don't. The world won't disintegrate because you exercise only on weekends.

Have a respect to your mind and body, treat them good.

[Explorer91]

I feel this a lot too. And I do not even have any children and I live in a tiny apartment. I am overwhelmed at the thought of cooking or cleaning a bigger space for other people plus other things going on in my life. I feel frequent lethary and fatigue. What sometimes helps for me is a morning workout (even if its like 15 mins). It gets the blood pumping. Also, adding in more nutrients to my diet. This helps. Also, I came off the pill after 13 years constant use. Huge levels of brain fog and mental exhausation went away very quickly.

[Anonymous]

it sucks that your parents were never good enough role models on how to cope with things. they never taught you how. that is awful. but i get it, because my parents did the same exact thing. or well, my mom. you need therapy to fix that one out.

as for everything else. make a to-do list. stick to it. it will make you feel more organized and orderly. also, do not be afraid to take a rest day. or else you'll burn out. and once you burn out, you can get stuck doing nothing for a long time.

[Musclegaragefitness]

You're doing a lot, and if you are feeling tired, attempt prioritizing tasks, placing sensible goals, taking breaks, getting the right sleep, ingesting well, and announcing no when needed. Relax with quick breaks and discuss with others how you feel. Celebrate small achievements to remain positive. It's ok to ask for help and locate stability in the long run.

[tremendousfern]

In addition to @islathewitch 's great advice, I'd suggest taking some time to walk through a park or forest or along a lake once a weekend or so if you aren't doing that all ready. There's been some recent studies that shows that regularly spending time outdoors can help with anxiety or depression. Try it, but ultimately take some personal time to find a balance that works for you. Don't take on so much that you get burned out.

[Lynx122]

Yes you have to schedule things so that it's manageable and if you can't handle the workload then you need to cut things down. Otherwise you'll just be at your limit constantly and close to burnout and you won't be able to enjoy life or have some reserves for when something unexpected comes up etc.

[AaronKrieger]

Let pride be your motivator and wait it out, as eventually your tolerance for that schedule will increase. Also, you could change up your exercises or anything in your life, so it doesn't feel like the same thing everyday.

[genericname85]

Well do proper time management. Don't over stuff your schedule. Make sure you have enough recreational time. If you feel exhausted, that means You're doing too much and you need to rework your schedule.

[Account]

You are me a couple of years ago. Please seek therapy or else you will be me a few years after too and it only gets worse.

[Unit1]

I do it with relentless financial freedom (yet to achieve), autonomy over myself and second-most importantly antidepressants.

You'll need to figure out what works for you.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

What exactly do you mean by cope? With staying focused? The exhaustion? The emotionally?

[WhitneySnow]

Take time to relax too. You’ll burn out if you don’t.

[JacobJordan]

Yeah find a husband so you aren't working for the rest of your life.

[laly520]

take break or seek therapy

mental exhaustion is serious

[jahaims]

Get proper sleep and nutrition. It will help prevent burnout

[BLP11520]

Make sure you get away a change of scenery a few laughs, fresh air, some quiet by yourself something different than your routine😊

[Anonymous]

What exactly is your routine?

[riverrat3]

Take some time off from what you can, relax