Embrace These 5 Types of Rest
4.08.2024
By: Shariah James
We’re so trained to go, go, go and look at rest as a reward but rest is not a reward – it’s a necessity. Incorporating rest consistently into your life will actually improve your overall performance – not decline it. Read about these 5 types of rest for the next time you're feeling fatigued.
Social Rest: Surrounding yourself with positive social interactions that lead to stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
How to Achieve
Stop hanging out with people who leave you feeling drained and depleted.
Do not over commit yourself to social activities.
Surround yourself with people who improve your outlook on life.
Emotional Rest: This is all about being able to express your emotions in healthy ways.
How to Achieve:
Seek help/guidance/advice when facing challenging situations.
Read books about emotional intelligence and apply what you’ve learned.
Speak up! Remember how you feel and what you think matters – at all times and in every relationship.
Mental Rest: We are constantly receiving information, processing thoughts, and making important decisions throughout our daily lives – think of mental rest as a mind break from all of these activities.
How to Achieve:
Take small breaks throughout your day.
Meditate.
Have a creative outlet.
Physical Rest: Think of this as making time for physical restoration in response to life’s daily physical demands.
How to Achieve:
Schedule and stick to a sleep schedule.
Go for a daily walk.
Stretch after you wake up or before you go to bed.
Sensory Rest: It is important to give your senses a break. Taking a break from constant sensory input can help improve your focus and reduce stress.
How to Achieve:
Dim the lights.
Get comfortable in quietness.
Set time limits on social apps and screen time.
A Quick Way to Gauge if You Need Rest:
Feeling detached from others
Unemotional
Burnt out
Easily irritable
Have experienced recent weight loss or weight gain
Feel ill/sick
Tired/drowsy
By prioritizing different types of rest, we can recharge our bodies and minds, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Remember, rest is not a reward but a necessity for our well-being, so let's embrace all the ways we can rest and recharge to live our best lives!
XO,
The Kléi
