REST
Your rest habits are killing your potential.
7 types of rest that change everything:
You've normalized exhaustion
Made burnout your baseline
Trained your body to run on empty
But peak performers know:
Strategic rest isn't weakness.
It's your competitive advantage.
7 types of rest that transform everything ⚡
1) Mental Rest
↳ Write down thoughts for 2 minutes, then close notebook
↳ Change physical spaces between big tasks
↳ Block 20 minutes for complete digital silence daily
2) Physical Rest
↳ Feet up wall for 5 minutes (set a timer)
↳ Roll shoulders while filling water bottle
↳ Stand and stretch arms overhead between every call
3) Emotional Rest
↳ Name emotions when triggered
↳ Place hand on chest, count 5 breaths
↳ Step outside for 2 minutes between meetings
4) Social Rest
↳ Take lunch away from your desk
↳ Have one real conversation daily (not about work)
↳ Schedule 10-minute buffer between meetings
5) Sensory Rest
↳ Close eyes for 20 seconds every hour
↳ Work from different spot for 30 minutes
↳ Turn off all notifications for 90 minutes
6) Creative Rest
↳ Write with opposite hand for 1 minute
↳ Listen to new music genre while working
↳ Take different route to regular places
7) Spiritual Rest
↳ State one value you're honoring today
↳ Spend 2 minutes in sunlight, arms open
↳ Send appreciation message to someone
The 99% push through fatigue.
The 1% master strategic recovery.
Which type of rest do you need today?
You've normalized exhaustion
Made burnout your baseline
Trained your body to run on empty
But peak performers know:
Strategic rest isn't weakness.
It's your competitive advantage.
7 types of rest that transform everything ⚡
1) Mental Rest
↳ Write down thoughts for 2 minutes, then close notebook
↳ Change physical spaces between big tasks
↳ Block 20 minutes for complete digital silence daily
2) Physical Rest
↳ Feet up wall for 5 minutes (set a timer)
↳ Roll shoulders while filling water bottle
↳ Stand and stretch arms overhead between every call
3) Emotional Rest
↳ Name emotions when triggered
↳ Place hand on chest, count 5 breaths
↳ Step outside for 2 minutes between meetings
4) Social Rest
↳ Take lunch away from your desk
↳ Have one real conversation daily (not about work)
↳ Schedule 10-minute buffer between meetings
5) Sensory Rest
↳ Close eyes for 20 seconds every hour
↳ Work from different spot for 30 minutes
↳ Turn off all notifications for 90 minutes
6) Creative Rest
↳ Write with opposite hand for 1 minute
↳ Listen to new music genre while working
↳ Take different route to regular places
7) Spiritual Rest
↳ State one value you're honoring today
↳ Spend 2 minutes in sunlight, arms open
↳ Send appreciation message to someone
The 99% push through fatigue.
The 1% master strategic recovery.
Which type of rest do you need today?
Great insights!!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece...me reading when I'm feeling so exhausted 😩
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