Let’s be honest—if you've ever sat across from a health professional and felt like you were being read a script instead of being seen, you're not alone. That glazed-over look. The same recommendations they gave the person before you. The tired checklist of "Eat better. Sleep more. Exercise." It’s like playing fatigue bingo with your health—except you never win.
And the worst part? You're still tired.
We’re in an age where we can tailor our coffee orders to the millilitre and choose playlists that fit our exact mood, yet when it comes to health and fatigue management, the system still wants to squeeze us all into the same outdated mould.
That’s the problem. Fatigue and health management are not one-size-fits-all. They never were. And we’re done pretending they are.
Fatigue Isn’t Just "Being Tired"
Fatigue is complex. It’s not just about sleep—or lack of it. It’s physical, emotional, mental, environmental, even spiritual. And unless we start looking at people as whole humans, not just symptoms in a chair, we're not going to solve it.
If you’ve been told to "just rest" or “cut back on screen time” without anyone really understanding what’s going on in your world, it’s time to throw that advice out with yesterday’s stale energy drinks.
Fatigue Management: It’s Personal
We all experience fatigue differently, and managing it has to be just as personal. What works for one person might be completely useless—or even harmful—for another. That’s why individualised support matters.
Here are 20 fatigue management strategies that can be tailored to fit the individual, not the average:
20 Fatigue Management Actions to Try (If They're Right for You)
Sleep hygiene optimisation (lighting, routine, tech habits)
Strategic napping (20-30 minutes only!)
Hydration tracking
Tailored nutrition planning (not just “eat healthier”)
Movement that works for you (not just “go to the gym”)
Mindfulness and meditation
Breathwork and nervous system regulation
Limiting stimulants and alcohol
Cognitive fatigue pacing (yes, mental fatigue counts)
Time blocking and task prioritisation
Flexible work hours (if possible)
Noise and light sensitivity adjustments
Supplements and vitamins (with professional advice)
Therapy or coaching for stress and emotional burnout
Connection and social rest
Creative outlets and play
Nature exposure (green time, blue time, quiet time)
Digital detoxes (or just boundaries)
Sleep tracking wearables (with context!)
Realistic goal-setting and self-compassion practices
But Before You Do Any of That…
You have to look at the whole person. That’s where most systems fail. There’s no universal checklist. Instead, we need a full, honest, compassionate look at the life behind the fatigue.
Here are 20 key areas to consider when assessing someone’s health and fatigue:
20 Holistic Health Considerations
Sleep quantity and quality
Nutrition and eating patterns
Physical activity level
Mental health status
Workload and job stress
Home life and caregiving roles
Chronic health conditions
Medications and side effects
Alcohol, caffeine, and substance use
Screen time and blue light exposure
Social support systems
Financial stress and security
Identity and cultural background
Spiritual or existential wellbeing
Environmental factors (light, noise, pollution)
Personality type and coping style
Daily schedule and demands
Past trauma and burnout history
Life transitions or recent changes
Access to healthcare and support resources
Welcome to the Future of Fatigue Management
We don’t believe in templates. We believe in you. And the tools that can help support you—not dictate to you.
That’s why Fit For Duty Services blends tech-savvy solutions (NASA created fatigue tracking app and tailored assessments) with real human insight and personalisation.
We meet you where you’re at, not where some outdated manual says you should be.
Your life is complex. Your fatigue is real. Let’s finally give it the nuanced support it deserves.
