MWM08 - REST - THE 7 TYPES OF REST PT2

Mindset with Muscle Programme Podcast

Key Tips and Takeaways from Dr. Saundron Dalton Smith's Seven Types of Rest:

1. Sensory Rest:

• Turn off screens and electronic devices, listen to natural sounds, and be with your thoughts for a few minutes.
• Get away from overstimulation and reduce numbness.

2. Social Rest:

• Spend more time with people who revive you and less with those who drain you.
• Be mindful of events and invitations you accept.

3. Creative Rest:

• Get outside and appreciate the beauty of nature and life.
• Let beauty inspire your creativity and solve problems.

4. Physical Rest:

• Get enough sleep, practice yoga, and stretch to reduce physical fatigue.

5. Mental Rest:

• Quiet down the chatter of the mind to reduce mental fatigue.

6. Spiritual Rest:

• Have a sense of purpose and direction to recharge spiritually.

7. Emotional Rest:

• Be open, honest, and authentic with others to reduce emotional fatigue.

In conclusion, it's essential to prioritise our rest and focus on the seven types of rest - physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, and creative - to maximise our energy levels and lead a more fulfilling life. Putting yourself first is not a selfish act but a selfless one.