{"id":1631,"date":"2025-05-30T12:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T11:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:38:57","slug":"7-types-of-rest-that-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/theoptimist\/2025\/05\/30\/7-types-of-rest-that-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: &#8216;7 types of rest&#8217; that you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover the seven types of rest (physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, spiritual) suggested by the book <em>Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity <\/em>by Dr Saundra Dalton Smith.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever felt exhausted even after getting eight hours of sleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/yougov.co.uk\/society\/articles\/40047-one-eight-britons-feel-tired-all-time\">YouGov<\/a>, three in five women (61%) say they feel tired when they wake up\u2014even when they\u2019ve had plenty of sleep. Around half (49%) of men say the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">But there is a way out. After reading <em>Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity<\/em> by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, I realised that rest isn\u2019t simply about sleeping. It\u2019s about restoring the energy we use in different areas of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdaltonsmith.com\/\">Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith<\/a> is an international wellness expert featured in outlets such as Prevention, MSNBC, and TED Talk. In her bestselling book, she introduces the concept of seven types of rest, which are essential for productivity, happiness, and overcoming burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To solve the problem of feeling constantly tired, we need to \u201cidentify where you are using the most energy in your day,\u201d Dr Dalton-Smith says in her<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/saundra_dalton_smith_the_real_reason_why_we_are_tired_and_what_to_do_about_it\"> TEDxAtlantic Talk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The book is divided into three parts: Why Rest? The Gift of Rest, and The Promises of Rest. In the second section, The Gift of Rest, she explains the seven types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Physical rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Physical rest can be passive, like sleeping or napping. It can also be active, such as engaging in restorative activities like yoga, stretching, or massage therapy. These help improve circulation and flexibility, supporting your body\u2019s natural recovery process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mental rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever struggled to concentrate during work, only to find your mind racing when you tried to sleep? That\u2019s a mental rest deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Dalton-Smith suggests scheduling short breaks every two hours during your workday. These pauses help you slow down and recharge. Keeping a notepad by your bed to jot down thoughts can also calm a busy mind before sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sensory rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bright lights, screens, background noise, and constant conversations \u2014whether in the office or on Zoom \u2014can overload your senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To counter this, try closing your eyes for a moment during the day. Intentionally unplugging from electronics in the evening also helps to restore your sensory balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/2025\/06\/03\/7-types-of-rest-qa-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith\/\">&#8220;7 types of rest&#8221;: Q&amp;A with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Creative rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Creative rest isn\u2019t only about going into nature; it\u2019s also about appreciating beauty and art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can turn your workspace into a source of inspiration by displaying images of places you love or artwork that resonates with you. This type of rest is deeply personal. Some people relax through music, others through visual art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Emotional rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Emotional rest is about the freedom to express your true feelings. An emotional rest deficit often accompanies a social rest deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, being called into your boss\u2019s office can feel emotionally and socially demanding. Resting emotionally involves processing feelings with a friend or therapist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Set limits with draining people, and use \u201cdo not disturb\u201d mode on your phone to minimise stress from demanding conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Social rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not just introverts who need social rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In situations like the one above, giving yourself space is essential. Sometimes, simply being alone helps you recharge. Choosing who to spend time with and being selective with your social connections also supports your emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Spiritual rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritual rest is about connecting with something bigger than yourself. This can take the form of prayer, meditation, or involvement in a community with shared values. It nurtures your sense of purpose and inner peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A new way to think about rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, be aware of your energy. Ask yourself what you give and what you receive. Whenever you feel tired, ask: Which type of energy did I use the most today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the seven types of rest can help you feel more balanced, more present, and more energetic. It\u2019s not about doing less; it\u2019s about truly restoring yourself. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever feel drained even after a full night\u2019s sleep? In Sacred Rest, Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith explains that true rest goes beyond sleep. She reveals seven types of rest\u2014physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual\u2014that help restore the specific energies we lose throughout the day. 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