Working Wounded Fatigue and the Working Mom

Title:
Working Wounded: Fatigue and the Working Mom
Word Count:
1004
Summary:
What effects does fatigue has on a typical working mom and how to prevent or cope up with it.

Keywords:
muscle fatigue, excessive fatigue, stress and anxiety, lower back pain

Article Body:
More and more women are entering the workforce and most of them are ˆmoms.˜ Working Mothers ar
More than half of new moms in the U.S are working outside the home out of necessity.
AN INVENTORY OF THE THINGS
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THAT MAKES A MOM MORE FATIGUE:


Lack of sleep- either overworked or you are not really sleeping well from too much wor
Inactivity-You’re out of shape and its not true when you exercise too much. Engaging i
Not eating properly-not getting the right essential foods or drinking enough fluids it
Stress and anxiety-Too may task so little time. This will keep you on the edge and you
Certain medications- like antihistamines and beta blockers, some pain relievers and o

TIPS FOR WORKING MOMS
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Know how to delegate task
Organize everything your schedule, your things, your activities
Make sure you truly love your job, avoid workplace stress or any job related aggravati

Tame your inbox, get rid of unwanted mail
Make a To -do-list
Make used of your calendar, jot down the important events and stick to it
Put labels to your things when you sort them out, filed or put into filing cabinets
Stay active- a few minutes walking , or cycling More and more women are entering the w
More than half of new moms in the U.S are working outside the home out of necessity.

AN INVENTORY OF THE THINGS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

THAT MAKES A MOM MORE FATIGUE:

Lack of sleep- either overworked or you are not really sleeping well from too much wor
Inactivity-You’re out of shape and its not true when you exercise too much. Engaging i
Not eating properly-not getting the right essential foods or drinking enough fluids it
Stress and anxiety-Too may task so little time. This will keep you on the edge and you

Certain medications- like antihistamines and beta blockers, some pain relievers and o

TIPS FOR WORKING MOMS
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Know how to delegate task
Organize everything your schedule, your things, your activities
Make sure you truly love your job, avoid workplace stress or any job related aggravati
Tame your inbox, get rid of unwanted mail
Make a To -do-list
Make used of your calendar, jot down the important events and stick to it
Put labels to your things when you sort them out, filed or put into filing cabinets

Stay active- a few minutes walking , or cycling will give you more stamina. But be mod
Cultivate good sleeping habits-avoid reading, eating while watching in front of t.v. w

If you are still feeling weary often and for a prolonged time. It is best to consult a qualifi
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Depression- usually associated also for excessive fatigue and accompanied by some symp
Cancer- A thorough checkup can tell if your fatigue can be a symptom of cancer.
Sleep apnea- loud snoring is a sign of this disorder. This is a common source of fatig
Chronic Fatigue syndrome-a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue even if there is
Anemia-blood disorder it affects your blood’s ability to transport oxygen.
Thyroid problems- a condition in which your thyroid gland fails to release enough thyr

As a working mom, you must make some lifestyle changes or get the necessary treatment for your


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