
May 23, 2025, 10:39 a.m.
You’re three months into your contract. Everything runs on schedule. Everything is “normal.”
But… you wake up tired. You lose track of dates. Every little sound irritates you. You just want to disappear.
That’s not laziness. That’s fatigue — the hidden overload that slowly turns you into a walking zombie in uniform.
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5 signs that fatigue is creeping in:
1. Sleep doesn’t help.
You knock out instantly, but still wake up exhausted.
2. Your focus drops.
You zone out. You miss details. You make silly mistakes.
3. You can’t control your emotions.
You snap. Or you just feel numb. Either way — something’s off.
4. You stop talking.
Not just to the crew — even with family, you don’t feel like responding.
5. You lose track of time.
Days blur together. You forget what day it is, or which watch you’re on.
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What can you do? How to help yourself:
1. Prioritize sleep.
If you can get more rest — do it. Even a 15-minute nap helps. Use earplugs and a sleep mask. No shame in that.
2. Get outside. Every single day.
A 10-minute walk on deck clears your head, even on a rough day.
3. One small “pleasant thing” a day.
Music. A message home. A good memory. Something that gives you warmth — even for a minute.
4. Write things down.
Notes, voice memos, short thoughts. Not for social media — for your sanity.
5. Watch your caffeine and sugar.
Fatigue tricks you into craving energy boosts. But too much coffee ruins your sleep. Stay balanced. Drink more water.
6. Breathe — literally.
Deep breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6) for just 3 minutes lowers stress. Do it anywhere. Even in the engine room.
7. Ask for support.
Don’t try to tough it out. Talk to a crewmate. Message a friend. You’re not weak — you’re human.
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You’re not a machine. You’re a human at sea. And you have the right to be tired.
Ignore it — and it only gets worse. Recognize it — and you take back control.
At SAIL AI, we’re here not just to help you find contracts, but to help you survive them — with your mind and health intact.
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