Redesigning Wellness Podcast 210: The 7 Types of Rest with Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, Author of Sacred Rest
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Sep 30, 2020 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.
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Burnout Despite Success And Sleep
- Saundra Dalton-Smith reached professional success but felt empty and chronically tired despite sleeping enough.
- Her physical pain, infections, and memory lapses pushed her to research why sleep alone didn't restore her.
Sleep Is Just One Rest
- Sleep is only one kind of rest (physical) and cannot restore all other depleted domains.
- People who rely solely on sleep remain exhausted because other rest types stay unmet.
Target Your Specific Rest Deficit
- Identify and intentionally replenish the seven rest types: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, and creative.
- Use targeted activities (e.g., active physical rest, brain-dumping to a notepad) to restore the specific depleted type.