Are you suffering from ‘lockdown fatigue’? Expert reveals the warning signs to look out for – and how to deal with it when it happens
- A meditation guide has revealed the common signs of ‘lockdown fatigue’
- Luke McLeod said this occurs when your routine is badly disrupted
- With millions currently in lockdown it’s common to feel lonely, stressed or angry
- But Mr McLeod recommended maintaining your routine as much as possible
An Australian lifestyle expert and meditation guide has revealed the common signs that may signal you’re suffering from ‘lockdown fatigue’.
Luke McLeod, founder Soul Alive Meditation in Sydney, told Daily Mail Australia lockdown fatigue often occurs due to a disruption in a person’s routine over a long period of time, consisting of minimal exercise and increase in screen time with few breaks.
With millions of people around the country currently in lockdown and working from home due to another Covid-19 cluster outbreak, it’s common to feel stressed, groggy, unmotivated and unaccountable to complete daily tasks.
Luke McLeod told Daily Mail Australia lockdown fatigue often occurs due to a disruption in a person’s routine over a long period of time, consisting of minimal exercise and increase in screen time with few breaks
Why does lockdown fatigue occur?
According to Beyond Blue, lockdown fatigue is the feeling of being ‘demotivated, sluggish or exhausted despite potentially having more downtime due to a disrupted routine’.
Mr McLeod added how this type of fatigue can also lead to feeling isolated, lonely, frustrated and angry.
‘We’re creatures of habit, so it’s no wonder we react with frustration, anger and emotion if our regular routine is changed,’ he said.
Mr McLeod said when working from home employees have a tendency to work longer hours because there is no distinguish difference between work and home life, leading to lockdown fatigue.
Mr McLeod said when working from home employees have a tendency to work longer hours because there is no distinguish difference between work and home life, leading to lockdown fatigue
To combat against this unique type of fatigue, Mr McLeod strongly recommended attempting to maintain your standard routine as much as possible
How to combat against lockdown fatigue
To combat against this unique type of fatigue, Mr McLeod strongly recommended attempting to maintain your regular routine throughout the duration of a lockdown or while working from home.
‘If you exercise at 6am or 6pm, if you go for a run on your lunch break, make sure you maintain that habit,’ he said.
‘Attempt to keep your regularly routine the same in order to avoid lockdown fatigue.’
Unlike regular fatigue that’s tackled by eating well and getting enough exercise, lockdown fatigue requires patience and an attitude of self-kindness.
Those currently in lockdown may wish to consider trying different new hobbies they may not have attempted previously, such as painting, crocheting, meditating or learning an instrument.