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You need more than sleep to prevent burnout. Get all 7 types of… | George Stern | 306 comments

You need more than sleep to prevent burnout. Get all 7 types of rest: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's excellent book on rest describes the 7 we need: 1) Physical Rest Signs you need it: ↳You lack physical energy ↳You're sore or in pain ↳You get sick more often How to get it: (There's passive AND active rest, so sleep by itself doesn't even get you 1 full type of rest) ↳Passive: Develop a sleep routine, get at least 7 hours a night, nap as needed ↳Active: Do yoga, breathe deeply, get a massage 2) Mental Rest Signs you need it: ↳You lack mental energy ↳Your brain feels foggy ↳You've been snapping at people or getting easily irritated How to get it: ↳Limit distractions and do deep work  ↳Listen to soothing music ↳Practice meditation 3) Emotional Rest Signs you need it: ↳You're feeling anxious or worrying excessively ↳You're overly insecure or doubting yourself ↳You're overwhelmed by others' problems How to get it: ↳Stop comparing your own life to others' lives ↳Quit spending time with toxic people ↳Try therapy 4) Social Rest As Dr. Dalton-Smith says, this one can be counterintuitive: It "may sound like a cry for solitude, but it is actually the opposite." Signs you need it: ↳You feel lonely ↳You've withdrawn from close friends and family ↳The people you spend time with drain you How to get it: ↳Spend time with a person who recharges you ↳Cut ties with people who deplete you ↳Find a group or activity with people you enjoy 5) Spiritual Rest Signs you need it: ↳Your motivation is waning ↳You feel trapped, hopeless, or without purpose ↳You aren't satisfied How to get it: ↳Think of 3 things you're grateful for every day  ↳Do volunteer work you're passionate about ↳Practice your religion 6) Creative Rest Signs you need it: ↳You have no free time ↳You struggle to brainstorm ↳You aren't awed by nature How to get it: ↳Take breaks - short ones throughout the day and long ones like vacations ↳Spend time outside with no agenda ↳Read, dance, or go see a show 7) Sensory Rest Signs you need it: ↳Your eyes are heavy or dry ↳You're sensitive to sounds ↳Your sense of smell or taste is worse How to get it: ↳Spend time away from screens ↳Dim the lights, turn the volume down ↳Close your eyes Which type of rest do you need most right now? I hope you'll use this guide to let yourself get it this weekend. --- ♻️ Repost to help others recharge and prevent burnout. And follow me George Stern for more content like this. | 306 comments on LinkedIn

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