Friends, when we talk about REST, it is generally presumed that we are talking about rest for the body. But there are many types of rest that we need to avoid burnout and perform at our best.
Here are Seven types of Rest:
1 Physical Rest
Signs when you need it
- Lack of energy.
- Frequent sickness.
- Aches, pains, and soreness.
How to get it
- Passive- Get 7+ hours of sleep every night and a nap when needed.
- Active- breathe, do yoga, get a massage.
2 Mental Rest
Signs when you need it
- Limited mental energy.
- Feel a fog or haziness.
- Snap or get annoyed easily.
How to get it
- Block times for deep work without any distractions.
- Listen to music that soothes you.
3 Emotional Rest
Signs when you need it
- Excessive anxiety or worrying.
- Insecurity or self doubt.
- Feel overwhelmed by the drama of others.
How to get it
- Avoid comparisons too other people.
- Try therapy.
- Remove energy drains, like toxic or high maintenance people.
4 Spiritual Rest
Signs when you need it
- Can not self motivate.
- Feel hopeless, trapped or insignificant.
- Less satisfied with life.
How to get it
- Practice daily gratitude.
- Volunteer or work on purpose-driven tasks.
- Attend religious services.
5 Social Rest
Signs when you need it
- Feelings of Loneliness.
- Detachment from family and friends.
- Find it draining to spend time with others.
How to get it
- Spend time with someone who recharges you.
- Space away from people who drain you.
- Join a club or a group of like-minded people.
6 Sensory Rest
Signs when you need it
- Eyes feel heavy or strained.
- Loud sound bothers you.
- Can’t taste or small as well.
How to get it
- Take time away from all screens.
- Change what’s bothering you, lower the music, dim the lights, etc.
- Softly close your eyes for a minute.
7 Creative Rest
Signs when you need it
- No free time in your day.
- Struggle to brainstorm.
- Don’t see awe in the nature.
How to get it
- Take small breaks (15 minutes during the day) AND Big breaks (vacations)
- Spend carefree time outdoors.
- Dance, read, goes to shows.
Hope the above information will be useful to you all.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
20th March 2025