08/22/2025
As we enter the weekend. Make it a feel-good, care free one. Give yourself the permission to rest.
Say it, believe it, and do it.
"I give myself permission to rest."
"I give myself permission to rest."
"I give myself permission to rest."
Rest is not wasted time. Rest is repair, fuel, and renewal.
While some equate rest to sleep, there are 7 types of rest needed:
1. Physical: Relaxation that restores the body. This can be gentle movement, getting a massage, yoga, or stretching. Relieve muscle tension, repair the body, and restore your energy.
2. Mental: Take a break from the constant problem-solving, planning or decision-making. Take short breaks this weekend. Journal, meditate, do something fun! Prevent brain fog, racing thoughts, and decision fatigue.
3. Emotional: Express yourself authentically. Talk to trusted friends or seek therapy to set boundaries and journal emotions honestly. Reduce emotional overwhelm and increase inner peace.
4. Social: Balance your energy and spend time with those you choose to. Spend time with supportive people. Restore social energy.
5. Creative: Restore your sense of inspiration and imagination. Spend time in nature, listen to music, or enjoy art. Refuel your ability to innovate and solve problems.
6. Spiritual: Connect with something bigger than yourself. Try meditating, volunteering or a gratitude practice. It will bring deep peace and meaning.
7. Sensory: Relief from overstimulation. Try sitting in silence or being in a quiet environment. It will calm the nervous system.