🧘 The 7 kinds of rest

Most people suck at resting. Not only is taking a break is severely underrated, people are very bad at it. Counterintuitively, taking a break is genuinely one of the most productive things you can do.

A lot of people think that 'switching off' is enough. It's not.

Let me explain this using an analogy. If you overuse your computer, two things happen. It heats up and the battery gets discharged. Now switching the computer off is good to cool it down, but it does nothing for the battery.

A lot of people miss this and so their batteries are becoming flatter and flatter. As a result, they lack enthusiasm, fulfilment and feel tired all the time.

What helps you recharge is personal to you. You cannot just copy somebody else’s routine. For example, I feel rested by playing pc games or taking a moment to breathe and think about nothing or going for a walk, I feel recharged after things like playing badminton. Common ways to recharge include exercise, meditation, eating well, journaling, and spending time in nature.

Sitting in front of the TV might feel like resting but it's not recharging.

This article from Marissa Goldberg really helps highlight the needs for rest, the different types of rest, and how to rest.

A short summary:

1. Physical Rest – Take a midday nap, switch workspaces

2. Mental Rest – Take a midday shower, add in a cleaning block

3. Sensory Rest – Work without a screen, go on a walking meeting

4. Creative Rest – Get out the the house, create an inspiration folder

5. Emotional Rest – Get lunch with a friend, see a therapist

6. Social Rest – Turn meetings into emails, schedule daily “me time”

7. Spiritual Rest – Join a group/club, volunteer in community

There isn’t enough space to get into recharging in more depth, that is a whole topic in itself. Stay tuned for a future issue covering recharging. Implement the above tips to help you better rest. The return on investment for your rest time is huge.

💡 Quote I'm pondering

"Resting is not a reward for success. It’s a prerequisite for performance” - Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review

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The quote is from this article on “3 Types of Burnout, and How to Overcome Them”

I shared this in my Work Smart Wednesday newsletter. Want the full set of related insights? You can read them here: https://worksmartwednesday.substack.com/p/work-smart-wednesday-august-23-2023

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