How to Rest: A Guide for the Woman Who Feels Stressed and Burned Out

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

Why so many women struggle with burnout, fatigue and insomnia
Saundra’s 7 types of rest
The long-term effects of focusing only on work and omitting regular periods of rest
What effect our work or even home environment has on rest
Simple ways we can add rest in the middle of a busy work day
Why rest is essential, not a luxury

(You can also listen right here!👇)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!

Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Saundra is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author. In her new book, Sacred Rest, she highlights seven types of rest that we need to have if we’re going to be productive, happy, and if we’re ever going to stop feeling so burned out. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today!

Friends, rest is not a luxury, but an essential part of our lives, and Saundra is going to teach us exactly how to make that a reality with some practical tips that are totally doable. She’ll also explain the difference between getting a good night sleep and getting rest because they’re actually two separate things. That’s why you can get a good night's sleep and still feel totally burned out, empty, and cranky the next day.

I learned SO MUCH about rest in this conversation. Saundra’s seven types of rest totally blew my mind. They helped me pinpoint where I’m experiencing burnout and gave me fresh ideas on how to find the rest I need, and I know they’ll do the same for you.

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is sharing her 7 types of rest and how intentional rest can change your life and relationships. If you're feeling stressed or burned out, this episode is for you!

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)

Steph’s prayer journal, Every Single Moment

Saundra’s Free Rest Quiz

Saundra’s book, Sacred Rest

7 Type of Rest:

Physical Rest
Mental Rest
Social Rest
Creative Rest
Emotional Rest
Spiritual Rest
Sensory Rest

Article that explains the 7 types of rest

Quotes Mentioned:

"Rest should equal restoration" - Saundra

"There's this guilt with needing rest" - Saundra

"For you to give your best level of work...it requires you do some self-care and that self-care includes rest." - Saundra

"A well rested life is a life well lived" - Saundra

"You have to be aware of where you're being drained in your senses" - Saundra

"What can you do to restore the areas of your life that you're pouring out of?" - Saundra

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Facebook // Website // Instagram

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