210: The 7 Types of Rest with Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, Author of Sacred Rest
Sep 30, 2020
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Learn about the 7 types of rest crucial for combating burnout and boosting productivity from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Explore the importance of boundaries for maintaining wellness and practical tips for preventing exhaustion in the workplace.
Rest is not just about stopping activity, but engaging in restorative activities to recharge and perform better.
Understanding and implementing boundaries is crucial for preventing burnout and prioritizing personal well-being.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith emphasizes the importance of recognizing and restoring the seven types of rest for optimal productivity and overall wellness.
High achievers need to learn the power of saying no and placing value on self-care to maintain balance and prevent exhaustion.
Deep dives
Traveling Across the Country in an RV
The speaker shares their experience of traveling across the country in an RV, visiting various locations and planning future destinations to prolong their journey.
Resilience Training and Work Commitments
The speaker discusses participating in resilience training and balancing work commitments, highlighting the need to find time for work amidst traveling and exploring new locations.
Upcoming Travels to National Parks and Beyond
The speaker outlines their upcoming travel plans to visit National Parks in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico before returning to Raleigh, Florida, and Alabama, emphasizing the flexibility and enjoyment found in their nomadic lifestyle.
Professional Collaboration with Wellness Coordinator
The speaker mentions collaborating with a Wellness Coordinator for a webinar on resilience training for employees, highlighting the importance of delivering live webinars to foster professional development and expanding skill sets.
Interview with Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith
The speaker introduces Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith, a wellness expert, and author, discussing topics such as burnout, differences between sleep and rest, and the seven types of rest essential for optimal productivity and overall well-being.
Planning for Redesigning Wellness Academy
The speaker shares details about the upcoming Redesigning Wellness Academy in 2021, focusing on topics like self-leadership, career well-being, and communication strategies. The academy aims to prepare wellness professionals for the ever-changing work landscape.
Setting Boundaries and Learning to Say No
The conversation shifts towards the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, especially for high achievers in professional and personal contexts. Emphasizing the need to prioritize personal well-being and establish clear boundaries to prevent burnout.
Exhaustion is one of the leading causes of performance decline and eventual burnout among people today. Most people don’t realize how many facets of rest they’re missing out on and it’s keeping them depleted. Today’s guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, says that rest is not about the cessation of activity, but about doing restorative activities - things that help fill you up and make you able to do your best work.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a physician, speaker, and author of her book Sacred Rest. She is an international resource on wellness expertise and has been featured in media outlets such as MSNBC, Prevention, and the Dr. Oz Show to name a few.
In this episode, Saundra shares her personal experience with burnout and what made her start researching the 7 stages of rest. She explores each type in depth, and shares ideas of how to restore them.
Saundra discusses how important boundaries are in staying rested and the necessity of getting comfortable saying no. Lastly, she leaves wellness professionals with a tangible tip for helping employees avoid exhaustion.
