The 7 types of rest that every person needs

• Physical rest, can be passive or active.
• Passive physical rest includes sleeping and napping.
• Active physical rest means restorative activities such as yoga, stretching and massage therapy that help improve the body’s circulation and flexibility.

Do you know that coworker who starts work every day with a huge cup of coffee? He’s often irritable and forgetful, and he has a difficult time concentrating on his work. The good news is that you don't have to quit your job or go on vacation to fix this.

• Schedule short breaks to occur every two hours throughout your workday.
• Keep a notepad by the bed to jot down any thoughts that would keep you awake.

Bright lights, computer screens, background noise and multiple conversations — whether they’re in an office or on Zoom calls — can cause our senses to feel overwhelmed. This can be countered by doing something as simple as

• Closing your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day.
• By intentionally unplugging from electronics at the end of every day.
• Intentional moments of sensory deprivation can begin to undo the damage inflicted by the over-stimulating world.

This type of rest is especially important for anyone who must solve problems or brainstorm new ideas. Creative rest reawakens the awe and wonder inside each of us. Allowing yourself to take in the beauty of the outdoors — even if it’s at a local park or in your backyard — provides you with creative rest.

The ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose. To receive this, engage in something greater than yourself and add prayer, meditation or community involvement to your daily routine.

This means having the time and space to freely express your feelings and cut back on people pleasing. Emotional rest also requires the courage to be authentic.

This occurs when we fail to differentiate between those relationships that revive us from those relationships that exhaust us. To experience more social rest,

• Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Even if your interactions have to occur virtually.
• You can choose to engage more fully in them by turning on your camera and focusing on who you’re speaking to.