Ep.45 The Power of Rest: Why Slowing Down is Key to Your Self-Improvement Journey
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Welcome to the Country Proud Living podcast, host LoriLynn explores 'The Power of Rest.' She emphasizes the critical role rest plays in self-improvement and achieving success. LoriLynn shares personal insights on how slowing down can enhance creativity, decision-making, and resilience. She introduces the concept of 'harmony' over balance and discusses boundary-setting in professional life. Highlighting seven types of rest from Saundra Dalton Smith’s book 'Sacred Rest,' LoriLynn provides practical tips on integrating physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest into daily life. Tune in to learn how proper rest can prevent burnout and improve overall well-being. Keywords: rest, self-improvement, harmony, balance, burnout prevention, boundaries, types of rest.
Authors and Books Links:
Saundra Dalton-Smith Book: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.
https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676
Arianna Huffington Book: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night/dp/110190402X
Types of Rest;
1. Physical Rest
2. Mental Rest
3. Sensory Rest
4. Creative Rest
5. Emotional Rest
6. Social Rest
7. Spiritual Rest
00:00 Introduction to the Power of Rest
01:29 The Importance of Rest in Success
02:04 Personal Experiences with Burnout
06:27 The Concept of Harmony Over Balance
10:36 Parkinson's Law and Time Management
12:57 The Benefits of Rest
14:15 Types of Rest
14:47 Physical and Mental Rest
17:43 Sensory and Creative Rest
20:28 Emotional and Social Rest
25:26 Spiritual Rest and Final Thoughts
30:12 Conclusion and Encouragement
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