We are often told that we must make sure we get enough sleep, but sleep is not the only type of rest we need.
đđťââď¸ How much do you know about the other types of rest? Find out more below.
2. Physical rest includes both an
active and passive component.
The passive component includes
high-quality sleep, while the active
component involves activities such
as yoga, stretching, and massage
therapy.
Physical rest deďŹcits might
include fatigue, body aches and
pains.
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3. Someone with mental rest deďŹcit
might have trouble recalling why
they entered a room or may lay
down at night and ďŹnd they are
unable to quiet their racing mind
before sleep.
Scheduling breaks throughout
the day to allow you to pause or
slow down can be helpful in
satisfying a mental rest deďŹcit.
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4. Spiritual rest is the ability to
connect beyond the physical
and mental and feel a deep sense
of belonging, love, and purpose.
To receive this, engage in some-
thing greater than yourself and
add prayer, meditation or commu-
nity involvement to your daily
routine.
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5. Emotional rest is a type of calm one
feels when they can be real and
authentic, sharing their inner
experiences openly with others.
People suďŹering from an emotio-
nal rest deďŹcit may feel the weight
of an emotional burden as they
suppress their feelings and may
also experience the constant need
to please others.
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6. Bright lights, computer screens,
background noise and multiple con-
versations can cause our senses to
feel overwhelmed.
This can be countered by doing
something as simple as closing
your eyes for a minute in the
middle of the day, as well as by
intentionally unplugging from
electronics at some point in the
day.
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7. Social rest deďŹcit occurs when
too many of our social interactions
cause us stress or otherwise
exhaust us.
To experience more social rest,
surround yourself with positive
and supportive people.
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8. If your job requires a creative
component it is especially impor-
tant to schedule in time for creative
rest.
This type of rest is about appre-
ciating nature and also includes
enjoying the arts. This will reset
your creativity and can help you ďŹnd
inspiration.
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