Redesigning Wellness Podcast 210: The 7 Types of Rest with Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, Author of Sacred Rest
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Sep 30, 2020 
Learn about the 7 types of rest crucial for combating burnout and boosting productivity from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Explore the importance of boundaries for maintaining wellness and practical tips for preventing exhaustion in the workplace.
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Target Your Specific Rest Deficit
- Identify and intentionally replenish the seven rest types: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, and creative.
- Use targeted activities (e.g., active physical rest, brain-dumping to a notepad) to restore the specific depleted type.
Reduce Sensory Overload With Boundaries
- Limit sensory inputs and set technology boundaries to reduce overload.
- Reduce screen brightness, silence notifications, and set media limits before bedtime.
Match Rest To The Work You Did
- Match the rest you get to the energy you expend after specific tasks (e.g., creative work needs creative rest).
- Use short restorative actions between meetings like looking at nature images or taking brief walks.