The Daily Boost #552
Sleep ain't rest enough
Consider these suggestions from Saundra Dalton-Smith about how “rest should equal restoration” in seven key areas of life.
How rested are you in each of these areas? Which of them is your greatest challenge right now? What might you do to seek restoration?
The first type of rest we need is physical rest, which can be passive or active. Passive physical rest includes sleeping and napping, while active physical rest means restorative activities.
The second type of rest is mental rest. Schedule short breaks to occur every two hours throughout your workday; these breaks can remind you to slow down. You might also keep a notepad by the bed to jot down any nagging thoughts that would keep you awake.
The third type of rest we need is sensory rest. [When your senses feel overwhelmed], do something as simple as closing your eyes for a minute, [or] intentionally unplug from electronics.
The fourth type of rest is creative rest, [which] is especially important for anyone who must solve problems or brainstorm new ideas. Creative rest reawakens the awe and wonder inside each of us. Allow yourself to take in the beauty of the outdoors [or] enjoy the arts.
[The fifth type of rest is] emotional rest, which means having the time and space to freely express your feelings and cut back on people pleasing. Emotional rest also requires the courage to be authentic.
[The fifth type of rest is] social rest. To experience more social rest, surround yourself with positive and supportive people.
The final type of rest is spiritual rest, which is the ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose. Engage in something greater than yourself and add prayer, meditation, or community involvement to your daily routine
(My thanks to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, via Ideas.Ted.com.)
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geri
This is beautiful -- so many things I never thought of. Makes so much sense and is so helpful for me. Thank you for finding and sharing this.