· By Nicolas Godfroy
The Hidden Cost of Fatigue…
We often talk about fatigue as if it were just about sleep.
As if a good night’s rest could erase everything.
But the truth is, fatigue is much more insidious than that.
It’s an invisible weight that quietly creeps in:
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In the way your patience wears thin too quickly.
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In the decisions that suddenly feel heavy to make.
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In the smile you force instead of truly feeling it.
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In that project you keep postponing because “you don’t have the energy.”
And little by little, it eats away at your daily life.
Not just your physical energy, but your joy, your motivation, your relationships.
💭 Recognizing fatigue differently
Fatigue isn’t just yawning or burning eyes.
It’s also:
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That feeling of being “beside your life,” even when you’re physically present.
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That struggle to feel excited about what used to make you come alive.
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That constant need to “push through,” as if life had become an endless marathon.
We don’t always realize how deeply it affects us… until we finally stop.
What rest really changes
Rest isn’t just about closing your eyes.
It’s about giving space back to your breath.
It’s about finding clarity in your mind.
It’s about regaining the energy to laugh, to create, to love.
With rest, you don’t just gain hours of sleep.
You reclaim pieces of yourself.
Our invitation for you
So today, we want to invite you to look at your fatigue differently.
Not as a weakness.
But as a signal.
💭 What is it trying to tell you?
Maybe your body is asking for more gentleness.
Maybe your mind needs a real pause.
Maybe your heart wants to feel a little lighter again.
Take a moment this week to listen.
And if you’d like to share what you discover, just hit “reply” to this email.
We’ll read you with care.
💜 Mel & Nick