I’ve been feeling tired and fatigued for about a week now. My usual energy and high spirit just kind of tanked – and I have to say that I really dislike the feeling. Maybe, once again, I put too much pressure on myself without being consciously aware of it. It’s hard to be me sometimes. I really wish I could just lay back and chill, but I have to work hard to do that, believe it or not.

How often do you feel tired or exhausted? Is it just a couple of days before your period, or is it a daily occurrence? Well if you often feel sluggish and have difficulty coping with the increasing demands life puts upon you, you’re not alone. Chronic fatigue has become one of the epidemics of our modern society.

I am back from an amazing adventure in Italy. Friends had wished me to “Eat, Pray, Love” before I left. Well, I did all of that. But I would add “Walk” to the list as well: “Eat, Walk, Pray, Love.” The result? I was blown away by the history, culture, art and food. I also overexerted myself from all the long walks, pastas, cappuccinos and wines. 

In the last couple of days my energy level has not been as high as usual. In fact, I have been feeling tired and fatigued. In a fast-paced modern world, we are often running on adrenaline and burning our candles on both ends. So it’s really important for us to unwind and recharge our batteries from time to time, especially during the premenstrual period. And it can be as simple as reenergizing our five senses.