I just heard there are 7 types of rest.

SEVEN

And one of the first facts is that Sleep and rest are not the same.

Did you catch that?  Sleep and rest are not the same.  I am a “burn the candle at both ends” kind of gal, so that struck me.  I crash when I go to sleep.  And I will sometimes wake up still tired.  So let’s learn here and let’s explore rest.

We are a high demand society.  And because of this we are also a highly burned out society who are chronically tired and sluggish. And I, for one, need to understand rest.

We need rest in 7 areas:

Doesn’t that sound amazing?  SEVEN types of rest.

You mean there’s something beyond CRASH?

Here they are:

PHYSICAL REST: to restore and replenish: Meditation, Yoga, walks in nature, listening to music, jacuzzi.  These are things that help improve circulation and flexibility.

MENTAL REST: Take 5-10 minute breaks away from devices and thinking.  Watch fish, feel the wind, take a peek at the sun. Let yourself Reboot!

SENSORY REST: close your eyes and go within.  Let your eyes and ears and fingers have a break from all the focusing they have to do.

CREATIVE REST: take a break to reacquaint you with awe, wonder, beauty, magic.  Let yourself find moments of being  inspired.

EMOTIONAL REST: especially important for empaths.  Give yourself pockets of time to just go within. I know this is something I must do to stay balanced.

FINANCIAL REST: Give yourself a no spending day.  Make things, share things.  Let the pennies sit and feel the difference in how it feels to not spend anything for a while, especially if finances are tight.

And last:

SPIRITUAL REST:

Give yourself time to rest into Spirit, God, be replenished in prayer, devotion, reading, worship, the beauty of life and  why you are here.

Sleep is amazing.  And don;t these others sound great too?

Have you tried a weighted blanket?  I love mine.

Which of these 7 do you regularly give yourself?

Which will you add for yourself?  Please let me know!

Let’s learn to rest in all the seven ways to be fulfilled.

Sweet dreams!

Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT

Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication.  It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don’t consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities.  Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do.  Utilizing this revolutionary awareness has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationship.  This is the hidden key to acceptance.  And this is her mission to share.

As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy.  She is a TedX Speaker and Keynote Speaker. Her couple’s communication book will be out 1/24. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine,  Light + Life, BRAINZ, Scary Mommy, and Psychology Today.  She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists. She offers a weekly newsletter packed with tips and techniques to improve relationships and has monthly workshops! Simply go to her website!
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