【Laiwo Medical: Knowledge Sharing】New Year's Day: Farewell to the Old and Welcome to the New, Rest Your Body and Mind First
Publish Date： 2026/1/1
? ? ? ?On the first morning after the New Year's Eve celebration, are you still struggling with deeper exhaustion? Opening my eyes and casually flipping through my phone, the screen was filled with the hustle and bustle of New Year's Eve - from friends' party photos, family reunion videos, to various New Year's goal lists flooding the screen. Watching everyone eagerly start the new year, one cannot help but feel a sense of confusion: even though it is a good day to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, it should be a relaxed and comfortable beginning, why does it carry with it the lingering fatigue?
It's better to stay up late and get 10 hours of sleep than to bask in the sun for 15 minutes? ? ? ?Whether it's a New Year's Eve celebration or occasional late nights on weekdays, many people choose to sleep until dark to "remedy", but the more they sleep, the heavier and more tired they become. This is because staying up late disrupts the normal biological clock, and prolonged sleep can further disrupt the secretion rhythm of melatonin. A simple and effective way is to bask in the sun: go to the balcony or outdoors for 15 minutes. Sunlight can inhibit the secretion of melatonin, promote the synthesis of the "happiness hormone" serotonin, and help the biological clock quickly return to its original position. It is more effective than sleeping in for 10 hours.
Being alone for an hour is more stress relieving than having 10 parties? ? ? ?Whether it's a holiday like New Year's Day or an ordinary weekend, we always feel that 'we should be with family and friends to not waste time'. Even if we are physically and mentally exhausted, we insist on going to the appointment, but after the excitement ends, only the emptiness and exhaustion in our hearts remain. In fact, when alone, the brain will enter the "default mode", focusing on organizing emotions and repairing energy. So why not set aside an hour of alone time: making a cup of hot tea, daydreaming, listening to a favorite song, this is not solitude, but leaving a breathing space for tense emotions.
Don't let 'excessive health anxiety' drag down your body? ? ? ?New Year's Day has just passed and the Spring Festival is approaching. Many people want to "refresh" their health status during this period. But often, if one is not careful, they can fall into a vicious cycle of "health anxiety", such as insisting on following the trend of morning exercises even when they are already tired, forcing them to eat "healthy meals" that they don't like, and staying up late anxious about "having to go to bed early"... This tense "health self-discipline" may actually become a burden on the body. From a physiological perspective, excessive pursuit of "perfect health" can continuously stimulate the stress hormone cortisol, which may affect blood sugar, immunity, and gastrointestinal function in the long run, and even lead to problems such as insomnia and hair loss.
? ? ? ?Health is not a rigorous exam to meet standards, but a journey that goes hand in hand with a gentle body. So it's better to start with small things in advance, remember to drink water in small sips every day, put down your phone before going to bed to relax for a moment, and take a walk twice a week without counting steps. Taking care of oneself in an effortless way is essential for achieving sustainable health.
? ? ? ?All the weariness of the old year dissipates with the sound of the bell; New Year's wishes start with peace of mind and body. The true way to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new is to set out with a better version of oneself. In 2026, may every fellow traveler steadily move forward at their own pace, overcome internal conflicts, and embrace freedom. Laiwo Medical will continue to accompany you on your new journey. Finally, I wish everyone a happy New Year's Day, peace and health!
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