When something changes, or you notice a niggling feeling, you must pay attention. Your mind and body are connected, and very smart, so they will send you signals when something isn’t right, or something needs some extra care or attention. It is your job to listen to these niggles and take the right action.
Some signals may be obvious, whereas some are going to take a little more investigation to know what is going on with you. This is where becoming more self-aware and attentive to your needs is helpful. You can also seek the support of a professional relevant to the problems you are experiencing. They will be able to give you advice on how to manage or improve your circumstances.
Sometimes, if your nervous system is stuck in survival, or you are stuck in the hustle and bustle of work, it is easy to ignore or not notice what is going on with you.
To help you on your journey, here are some important signs that you should consider looking at.
#1 Sensitive or irritable
If you find that you are easily irritated or are very sensitive to what people are saying or things that are occurring in your life, it might be a good idea to take a break and consider what is going on with you. This can happen when you are very stressed, tired, and overworked. Take a break and consider where you are spending your time and energy, what your sleep habits are like at the moment, your food, your habits, and your workload.
#2 Hearing
If you are noticing that you are experiencing more problems with communication, regular misunderstandings, trouble with certain noises, or even pain in your ears, then it may be worth getting your ears checked. There have been updates in hearing assessment methods, which are now easy and accessible for people to obtain. Speak to a professional so you can get personalised advice and support with your hearing.
#3 Sleep disturbances
Is your sleep changing lately? Sleep is a crucial part of your health and wellbeing. Without adequate, quality sleep, your day-to-day life is going to be negatively impacted, as well as your physical and mental well-being. This can, unfortunately, create a vicious cycle that keeps you in that loop. This is because stress, issues at work, difficulties with family/friends, and trying to keep up with a busy schedule are all things that could be disrupting your sleep. Try to take a look at what you are doing and feeling each day, and try to bring a little more calm into your day and before bed. The hours before sleep are crucial in the quality of sleep you get each night, which can quickly be disrupted by things like scrolling on social media, eating too late, worrying about work, working, and more. Take time to unwind before you go to bed and destress.
Your health is crucial to your wellbeing and happiness. If your body is trying to tell you something, then it is important that you listen.