Happy #MindfulMonday, focusing on “sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest”. Last week, I focused on the seven different forms of rest. To learn more about the different forms of rest, click here. This week, I am focusing on physical rest.
There are two forms of physical rest.
- The first is active rest. Active rest is defined as movement that is less intense than your regular movement, such as walking.
- The second type of rest is passive rest. Passive rest is defined as complete rest, such as a good nights sleep.
I have always had a hard time with the concept of resting. I am constantly thinking of the next thing to check off of my to-do list. While I think productivity is important, I never connected rest to productivity. Rest allows you to regenerate and it creates space for renewed energy. When I changed my perspective of rest to productive, my whole thought process shifted. I view rest as essential to my well-being. When I rest, I notice I feel so much better. Below, I listed forms of physical rest that I have used.
Some examples of passive rest include:
1. Laying on the couch
2. Napping
3. Taking baths
Some examples of active rest include:
1. Yoga
2. Stretching
3. Walking
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest: Journal Prompts
- Do you gain more energy when you rest passively or through movement?
- Do you make sure to incorporate passive rest in your weekly schedule?
- Do you make sure to incorporate active rest in your weekly schedule?
- How would you feel if you incorporated these two forms of physical rest into your weekly schedule?
What can I say? Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest! I would love to hear more about your thoughts on physical rest!
Did you know that active movement was a form of rest!
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