{"id":30376,"date":"2022-05-13T00:17:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T00:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=30376"},"modified":"2023-01-06T00:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T00:09:31","slug":"types-of-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Types of Rest You Should Be Getting to Avoid Burnout and Amplify Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Burnout<\/a> and stress are more prevalent than ever, according to the <\/em>American Psychological Association<\/em><\/a>. But there is a way to fight these mental health conditions: rest (and no, that doesn\u2019t just mean sleep<\/a>). Below, we break down the seven different types of rest you should be getting\u2014other than snoozing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Have you ever made it a point to get seven to nine hours of sleep<\/a>\u2014the recommended time for adults, according to the National Sleep Foundation<\/a>\u2014only to still feel exhausted once your alarm rings? As it turns out, a lack of sleep might not be your issue\u2014a lack of rest could be.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

In 2019, board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD did a TED Talk<\/a> about the importance of rest. The concept? Sleep is essential for survival<\/a>, but rest\u2014conscious relaxation\u2014is, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Importance of Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We all know what it\u2019s like to feel well-rested\u2014awake, grounded, centered, and ready to take on whatever comes our way. Unfortunately, in today\u2019s capitalist society, making time for rest is often a second thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cRest is vital for optimal health and well-being, [however,] rest is often viewed as something not valuable because work is not being completed\u2014productivity is not being accomplished,\u201d explains research neuroscientist Nicole Avena<\/a>, PhD. Yet without adequate rest, it\u2019s impossible to work effectively, which makes it more difficult to be productive. As such, Dr. Avena points out that rest\u2014not just sleep\u2014is the key to avoiding burnout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s society, it is extremely common to work long hours and go the extra mile to help others or complete a job,\u201d she explains. \u201cThis can result in situations that have such high demands with low resources, increasing the risk of burnout. When situations of burnout occur, it can become difficult to rest and recover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to incorporate rest into your routine before the stresses of daily life take their toll. Resting\u2014both your body and mind\u2014can help reverse burnout, as well as prevent it before it strikes. \u201cEven whenever we are not focused on completing a task, our brain is still engaging in its default network\u2014meaning it is examining possible answers and seeking new knowledge,\u201d Avena explains. \u201cLearning to rest more effectively can help give our brain the rest that it needs to continue functioning optimally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

The Difference Between Rest vs. Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The first step to resting more effectively is understanding the difference between rest and sleep. \u201cSleep is a natural state that occurs whenever the body is primarily inactive, and it is a part of normal functioning,\u201d Dr. Avena says. \u201cResting is not something that is embedded into daily life. Instead, rest occurs whenever work and movement are intentionally set aside to promote a state of relaxation\u2014a \u2018break.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Real rest deserves more than a few five to 15-minute breaks throughout your workday. After all, rest is the answer to inhibiting burnout\u2014and burnout is about more than just feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. It can lead to serious health problems down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cBurnout can cause symptoms such as an increased likelihood of heart disease, increased risk for type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, alcohol<\/a> or substance abuse issues, isolation from friends and family, and fatigue,\u201d Dr. Avena says. \u201cBy giving your mind and body a break, burnout is less likely to occur and negative health impacts will not be as likely to result.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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