Vibrant Humans

The 7 Types of Rest & Why They All Matter


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Today's episode is based on the research of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine physician raising children. She found herself feeling continuously exhausted, even after prioritizing sleep and making sure she was getting more than the recommended amount every night. She researched rest and its various forms and our human needs and published some amazing guidelines and tips regarding the rest we all need and why it matters.

In this episode, discover the seven types of rest—physical, mental, sensory, emotional, social, creative, and cellular—and learn how each contributes to rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul. This will be especially helpful for busy working moms, for whom rest is often a pie in the sky idea.

From understanding the diverse forms of rest to exploring the seven types and where to consider starting for yourself, this episode provides actionable steps for listeners to initiate positive changes and prioritize their well-being.

What You'll Learn:

  • The groundbreaking concept of seven types of rest and their impact on combating exhaustion.
  • Why you can still feel exhausted even after ensuring you are getting "enough" good quality sleep every night.
  • Practical tips for working moms to weave moments of rejuvenation into their daily routines.
  • Actionable steps for determining individual rest needs and cultivating a renewed sense of energy and balance.

  • Take this quiz to see which type of rest you may want to focus on first in your own life- https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/

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    Vibrant HumansBy Dr. Sarah Wittry