In a world that rewards constant output, it can be hard to tell when your body is gently — or not so gently — asking you to slow down.

At Medicinal Collective in Bondi Junction, we see so many people (especially women, carers, and professionals) running on empty. Often, they come in for something physical — fatigue, insomnia, pain — but underneath it all is a body that’s been whispering for rest for months.

If you've been waiting for a sign to slow down, here are five of them your body may already be sending you.