Fatigue is the tiredness which one feels after continuous work. It results normally if the person works beyond his capacity or due to exertion. Each of us responds to work differently and fatigue pattern vary in many ways. Pattern of fatigue depend upon individuals response to different work in different ways.
One tires more easily if he dislikes the work. Some heavy work that requires more energy may be less fatiguing than some light work which requires less energy. Fatigue depends upon one’s approach, postural strain, muscle tension, concentration and skill required and equipment being used. If a person likes a job and enjoys doing it, she finds it less fatiguing than another which she dislikes.
This type of Fatigue is related to the body. While doing muscular activity the body consumes fuel and gives out energy. Glycogen is the energy producing material. It is formed by muscle tissue from carbohydrates. In muscular work it unites with oxygen in the blood stream to release energy.
Due to this process, carbon dioxide and lactic acid are produced. All these are the waste products, their presence interferes with continued muscular activity and we feel tired and Physiological Fatigue arises. So all these waste products are to be removed from the body and the body requires more of fresh oxygen to oxidize the lactic acid.
The blood stream takes away the carbon dioxide to the lungs where it is removed and brings oxygen to the muscle to oxidize lactic acid. Thus oxygen helps to prevent fatigue. Short periods of rest or deep breathing help the tired person to recover from Physiological Fatigue.
Much of the fatigue experienced in the day to day activities of living is of psychological in nature.
(a) Dislike of the task performed.
(c) Desire to stop the job.
(d) Monotonous and repetitive job.
(e) Lack of motivation to perform the job.
Boredom Fatigue may arise from the nature of job, with the result that some individuals could be bored with one task and not bored with another. People who dislike routine are not well adjusted to the needs of the household and not motivated to perform these jobs suffer from this kind of boredom.
This type of fatigue arises when one becomes a failure and does not reach a goal after continuous effort. When plans fail to work out and goals cannot be reached or any conflict situation arises, a person may experience feelings of frustration and tension is increased. Housewives who do not plan their activities may not be able to complete the task getting tensed and become frustrated.
Uncertainty and confusion in performance lack of appreciation for the work done, unfamiliar working conditions, inability to satisfy all the family members, conflict with the new developments, methods and time required by the task, continuous failure may lead to this type of frustration fatigue. Today’s homemaker often participates in many activities outside the home. Her dual responsibilities involve worry, which adds to the problem of Fatigue.