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Rest Redefined: Understanding the 7 Types of Rest

By Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD

Imagine a culture where high-achieving, hard-working individuals could operate at their best without constantly running on empty. That vision of well-being and vitality is possible, but only when we recognize the true power of rest.

Proper rest is not just about stopping or cessation. It brings restoration in seven key areas of life, each contributing to our capacity for resilience, focus, creativity, and joy. Real rest pours back into our places of depletion and corrects our rest deficits. So instead of saying, “I’m so tired,” start answering the question “What type of fatigue am I experiencing?”

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