7 different types of rest
Researcher and author Dr Sandra Daulton-Smith believes there are 7 different types of rest, which all serve a unique purpose.
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As the summer break approaches, you may be considering how you will make the most of your time to rest and recuperate from the busy academic year. Many of you would like to do nothing more than read a book on a beach! But rest can look different for different people.
Researcher and author Dr Sandra Daulton-Smith believes there are 7 different types of rest, which all serve a unique purpose.
Here are seven types of rest:
1
Physical
Listening to what your body needs whether that be exercise, sleep or yoga/breathing.
2
Mental
Anything that gives your brain a break from thinking and focusing too hard.
3
Sensory
Taking some time to unplug from all of external stimuli and give your senses a break.
4
Emotional
Processing emotions and feeling like you can share them with those around you or a therapist.
5
Social
Spending time with the friends and family that bring out the best in you and don’t drain you.
6
Creative
Anything that helps you to feel inspired, a creative hobby, listening to music or being around nature
7
Spiritual
Activities that provide meaning such as volunteering, spiritual practice, community involvement.
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