28/05/2025
7 Types of Rest Your Body and Mind Crave
Ever slept 8 hours but still woke up drained?
Sleep alone can’t fix modern exhaustion.
Science reveals true restoration requires layered rest. Here’s how to heal every part of you:
1. Mental Rest
↳ When your brain is a browser with 100 tabs open.
• Pause the overthinking loop.
• Try: Mindful breathing, screen-free mornings, or doodling.
2. Physical Rest
↳ Your body’s SOS signal.
• Listen to aches before they scream.
• Try: Yoga nidra, stretching, or a warm bath.
3. Spiritual Rest
↳ When purpose feels blurry.
• Reconnect with your “why.”
• Try: Nature walks, gratitude journaling, or quiet reflection.
4. Emotional Rest
↳ The cost of wearing invisible armor.
• Stop performing “fine.”
• Try: Therapy, solo dance parties, or saying “I need space.”
5. Creative Rest
↳ Empty well, zero ideas.
• Refill your inspiration bucket.
• Try: Cloud-watching, visiting art galleries, or cooking without recipes.
6. Sensory Rest
↳ When the world feels like a strobe light.
• Escape the 24/7 noise circus.
• Try: Earthing (walk barefoot), candlelit evenings, or noise-canceling headphones.
7. Social Rest
↳ Dreading Zoom calls? That’s your cue.
• Protect your relational energy.
• Try: Solo hikes, muting group chats, or a “no small talk” day.
Rest isn’t lazy.
It’s how you:
→ Show up fully for your kids.
→ Lead teams without snapping.
→ Turn chaos into clarity.
The world doesn’t need another burnout martyr.
It needs you — recharged, inspired, and unapologetically human.
♻️ Repost to normalize rest in our hustle-obsessed world.
🔔 Follow Natan Mohart for Leadership, EQ and Strategy posts.