When we’re building a self-care tool kit, it becomes important to identify different types of rest.
While sleep is a very important part of rest we all get, some of us need more and better quality than others, but sleep is not the only way to rest. Mental health professionals now recognize various forms of rest that can benefit your physical and mental health.
The mind and body were not created to stay focussed and productive all the time. Incorporating different types of rest doesn’t mean becoming a couch potato. Engaging in rest has restorative qualities. If you’re looking to enhance your self-care routine, it will be worth looking at the different types of rest.
Different types of rest: DIY your self-care kit
As you think about what makes you happy, think about different types of rest. (Image via Pexels/Andrea)
It’s always best to keep your eggs in different baskets, and the same is true for self-care.
Rest is how we recharge, repair and offer the best version of ourselves to the world. It’s essential; it’s productive; it’s certainly not weakness or something you have to work to deserve.
Here are seven different types of rest that you can think of incorporating in your daily routine:
1) Mental rest
Are you often in your head, or you have a demanding and busy job? The mind gets tired as much as the body, and sleeping may not suffice.
Incorporating time to quiet your thoughts and letting your mind rest, is part of the healing process. It helps improve ability to concentrate and enhances cognitive functioning. Try breathing exercises, meditation, walk outside or doing some relaxing chores.
