https://interdependenthealth.micro.blog/categories/body/ en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:37 -0400 https://interdependenthealth.micro.blog/2026/06/02/types-of-rest/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:37 -0400 http://interdependenthealth.micro.blog/2026/06/02/types-of-rest/ <p>From NPR Lifekit: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5694017/7-kinds-of-rest-other-than-sleep">7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)</a> each supporting different aspects of our needs for rest.</p> <h1 id="notes--examples">Notes &amp; examples:</h1> <h3 id="physical-rest-can-be-passive-or-active">Physical rest (can be passive or active)</h3> <ul> <li>sleeping, napping</li> <li>going for a walk</li> <li>getting a massage</li> <li>stretching, yoga, tai chi, qigong</li> <li><a href="https://rejevenationmovementmethod.substack.com/p/constructive-rest-the-best-way-to">constructive rest position</a> (I&rsquo;m partial to doing this with my knees resting on a chair or couch while listening to an audiobook)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Signs you might need it:</strong></p> <ul> <li>muscles are sore or painful</li> <li>tired but can&rsquo;t fall asleep</li> <li>relying on substances to keep you awake or help you fall asleep</li> </ul> <h3 id="mental-rest">Mental rest</h3> <ul> <li>meditation</li> <li>time blocking</li> <li>pausing to follow one breath in &amp; out</li> <li>looking out the window / listening to sounds around you</li> </ul> <h3 id="emotional-rest">Emotional rest</h3> <ul> <li>journaling</li> <li>playing or listening to music</li> <li>dancing wildly alone!</li> <li>body shake</li> </ul> <h3 id="sensory-rest">Sensory rest</h3> <ul> <li>like a system reboot or hard reset</li> </ul> <h3 id="social-rest">Social rest</h3> <ul> <li>Could be time alone or could be spending time with life-giving people who pour energy back into you.</li> </ul> <h3 id="creative-rest">Creative rest</h3> <ul> <li>allowing white space</li> <li>boredom</li> <li>daydreaming</li> <li>spending time in nature</li> </ul> <h3 id="spiritual-rest">Spiritual rest</h3> <ul> <li>volunteering</li> <li>meditation</li> <li>prayer</li> </ul>