Did you know that feeling constantly exhausted is also a sign of a tired soul? Yes, despite having an active lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, or getting sufficient sleep, you can feel weary. This is soul exhaustion, not body exhaustion.
How Soul Exhaustion Occurs
We all have an inner flame that drives us to do what we do every day. This drive or purpose keeps our soul alive and helps us pursue career or relationship goals to better ourselves. Still, there are times when our soul is out of alignment with this inner flame. Think of the times you feel empty, knowing something is amiss.
Typical triggers of soul exhaustion include being in a toxic relationship or undergoing a spiritual awakening.
The Symptoms
Here are the warning signs that you could be going through soul exhaustion: –
#1: Restlessness after Resting
Do you feel tired when waking up or after taking a rest? Like, when you have something bothering you, you wake up feeling restless even after oversleeping.
See, sleep helps your body recover but can never heal a tired soul.
You may need to take a retreat, distract your mind by going out of town, or shift your focus on others for a change.
#2: Constant Urge to Escape
Do you get lonely while hanging out with others? Or, does life lack purpose, and you look forward to the weekends to sleep through it? This dissatisfaction with your current life is due to a tired soul. And, when your soul is sick or exhausted, and nothing seems to work, you get a strong urge to escape from your current situation.
Since you want to run away from this reality, you may resign your coveted job, move towns, or end a long-term relationship with your partner for no apparent reason.
#3: Revisiting Your Past
Do you often gravitate towards your past, trying to relive your past happy moments? Think of the times you re-watched your favorite old movies, re-read books you cherished when you were a kid, or play video games that used to excite you.
Revisiting your past happy moments feels great, but for some time. You will still need to deal with your tired soul.
#4: You Become a Loner
Soul exhaustion slowly alienates us from those we cherish. You tend to feel out of place when socializing with your peers. You go on dates or meet up with friends because you have to, not because you want to. While there, you can’t wait to go home and lock yourself away from those who know you.
And, when you get your way, you struggle with feelings of loneliness. It is a vicious cycle that results in chronic depression.
#5: Sudden Lack of Interest
If you feel that nothing interests you anymore, it could be your soul, not your body that is tired. Here, nothing you do excites you. Even the places you hang out with friends, current hobbies, or your career seem too dull for you. This lack of motivation to do even your routine chores is a top symptom of soul exhaustion.
#6: Mood Swings
A tired soul makes you feel out of sync with your body and mind. In turn, you may feel super energetic and happy, and suddenly your emotions change into depression. These sudden mood swings can leave you crying or anti-social for no reason. It is a confusing episode since you can’t find a reasonable explanation for how you feel.
#7: Lingering Negative Thoughts
When your soul is tired, all your plans seem to crumble. You feel like a loser and become pessimistic about life. Yet, this is only a skewed view of life due to soul exhaustion. See, a positive perspective drives us to pursue the impossibilities, conquering our fears in the process. But, soul exhaustion makes us own our negative thoughts and hate ourselves.
#8: Chronic Anxiety
Soul exhaustion disturbs our inner peace, resulting in panic attacks now and then. The lingering panic attacks lead to chronic anxiety and depression.
#9: Fear of the Future
We know that the future is uncertain for everyone. In turn, we do all we can to prepare for it. Still, when you are undergoing soul exhaustion, your fear for the future disrupts your current life. By worrying about your future, you overlook your prevailing achievements, even when you should applaud yourself.
Tips on Overcoming Soul Exhaustion
Soul exhaustion is as bad as body damage. Ignoring the above symptoms can trigger mental health problems, deep depression, or chronic anxiety, which worsens the situation. Yet, you can overcome soul exhaustion by taking proactive steps towards soul healing.
These include: –
#1: Get Out of a Toxic Relationship
If you are the victim of a narcissistic relationship or, an empath drained by an energy vampire, find ways to end this toxic relationship. By doing so, you cut the source of your soul’s tiredness and prepare yourself for the healing process.
#2: Practice Self-Love
When you have a tired soul, you may struggle to look after yourself. At this time, opt for self-love routines that take the least time to accomplish. They include: –
- Taking a bath
- Meditating for half an hour before sleeping or on waking up
- Shake up your daily routine; cut on your to-do list
- Cut on junk food
- Spend more time in the outdoors or with the ones you love
- Reduce your sleeping time, especially if you sleep for more than eight hours a day
- Listen to soothing music
- Light scented candles in your study, living, or bedroom
- Adopt a pet
#3: Seek Help
If you are struggling with a mental health issue as a result of soul exhaustion, you may need professional help to get out of it. Never shy to seek help. Talk to a friend, or loved one, or join an online support forum to share and learn more from others in a similar situation.
Conclusion
Is your soul tired? You could be feeling restless, have mood swings, or lack interest in what you like. If so, identify the signs of soul exhaustion and begin your healing process. Indeed, healing a tired soul takes time, but it is worth the effort. Start by cutting the triggers of your soul tiredness. Then, make small lifestyle changes that focus on self-care. Still, be open to those who want to help you.