Is “Never Complaining Is Admirable” Really True? What Recent Insights Teach Us About Rainy-Season Mental Fatigue and ‘Resilience’

“I need to try harder,” “I shouldn't complain” — many of us tell ourselves this every day. In June 2026, a company focused on self-care information shared insights into why stress tends to build up during June (with few public holidays) and the rainy season, along with perspectives worth keeping in mind when your mind feels tired. Here's a helpful summary for readers in midlife and beyond.

The Idea of ‘Rainy-Season Mental Fatigue’

• Reduced sunlight hours and changing air pressure during the rainy season make it a time when stress tends to accumulate in mind and body, the explainer notes. June, with few public holidays, is also described as a season where it's easy not to notice the burden building up.
• Hardworking people tend to think “I shouldn't complain,” making it harder for them to notice when they're nearing their limit, the explainer points out. Changes such as lacking motivation or feeling reluctant to see people are described as unconscious signs of the mind trying to protect itself.
• These signs are described not as weakness, but as an entry point for noticing and caring for your own mind. Simply acknowledging “maybe I'm a little tired” is introduced as a first step toward recovery.

What We, in Midlife, Should Keep in Mind

This information conveys that pushing through with patience and endurance isn't always the right approach. In midlife, taking on more responsibility at home or work can make it easy to feel “I have to be the one who tries hard.” The following commonly recommended habits are said to help care for your mind.

• When you notice familiar signs of fatigue, try reaching out to someone you trust with, “Could I talk to you for a bit?”
• Deliberately build in habits that take care of yourself, such as enough sleep or morning sunlight — nothing has to be dramatic
• If low mood persists or starts affecting daily life, don't push through it — consult a specialist

* The above are commonly recommended self-care perspectives and do not guarantee improvement or treatment of any specific condition. If mental or physical discomfort persists, please consult a medical institution or specialist.

Last updated: July 1, 2026