15/04/2025
7 Types of Rest You Actually Need.
(most people think rest is just about sleep).
But your body and mind need different types of recovery.
Here's what science tells us about complete restoration:
1/ Mental Rest
↳ A racing mind kills decision quality.
↳ Take screen-free breaks between tasks for 5 minutes.
↳ Brain dump your thoughts into your phone's notes.
2/ Creative Rest
↳ Innovation dies when you're depleted.
↳ Take tech-free walks after long Zoom calls.
↳ Find beauty in your environment (art, nature, music).
3/ Social Rest
↳ Even virtual meetings drain your social battery.
↳ Block 2 hours weekly for zero human interaction.
↳ Set phone to DND an hour before bed.
4/ Sensory Rest
↳ Overwhelmed senses = poor focus.
↳ Take breaks where you close your eyes.
↳ Use noise-canceling headphones (even without music).
5/ Emotional Rest
↳ Suppressed feelings lead to resentment.
↳ "Let me think about it" is a complete answer.
↳ Write to understand and name your feelings.
6/ Spiritual Rest
↳ Purpose drives performance.
↳ Practice 2-minute daily meditation.
↳ Do one small act of kindness daily.
7/ Physical Rest
Your body repairs and rebuilds during sleep.
↳ Get to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual.
↳ Mix passive rest (sleep) with active rest (light stretching).
Burnout doesn’t create greatness.
Greatness grows from rest, not relentless overwork.
Which type of rest do you need most right now?
♻️ Share this with someone who needs permission to rest.
Dr. Neetu Johnson M.D.🧠🩺
