Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast Why You’re Still Drained — and How to Get Your Energy Back with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith | Clutterbug Podcast # 295
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Oct 13, 2025 Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician and author of *Sacred Rest*, dives deep into the importance of rest beyond just sleep. She shares her framework of seven types of rest, emphasizing that true rejuvenation involves mental, emotional, and creative recovery. Discussing the difference between 'fake rest' and genuine restorative practices, she offers insights on how to build a robust rest ethic. Listeners learn actionable tips for identifying and addressing their unique rest deficits to boost productivity and well-being.
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Seven Types Of Rest
- Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith defines seven distinct types of rest beyond sleep that refill different energy drains.
- Identifying which rest you lack helps target restorative practices instead of just sleeping more.
Use Both Active And Passive Physical Rest
- Use active and passive physical rest: sleep and also gentle movement like stretching or restorative yoga.
- Adjust daily habits (showers stretches, massages, ergonomics) to release bodily tension.
Calm Your Mind With Box Breathing
- Try four-box breathing to calm racing thoughts: inhale-hold-exhale-hold each for four counts.
- Use this simple, evidence-backed technique to reset when mental overload peaks.
