This Twitter Thread On 7 Types Of Rests To Avoid Burnout Is Everything We Need To Hear. Take Notes For Mental Health, Guys!
Young people are complaining of burnout these days and that is primarily due to the rise in hustle culture. Working 12 hours plus a day has been glorified to the extent that those who do a normal 9-5 job are being looked down upon. But in hindsight, the hustle culture is quite toxic and promoting the same is more problematic. Overworking and not giving your mind and body enough rest causes severe burnout. No matter how much ever you sleep but you still wake up feeling tired, exhausted and demotivated. If you are someone who has been experiencing burnout, here’s advice from a Twitter thread that sheds light on the different kinds of rest your body needs which will help you feel rested and fresh.
The Twitter user by the handle @SystemSunday shared a thread explaining the seven types of rest one needs if they are burned out.
Have you ever slept 7+ hours but still felt EXHAUSTED?
Me too.
While sleeping is physical rest,
You actually need 7 types of rest to avoid burnout
(According to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith).
So stay at your best with these 7 types of rest:
— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
The first type of rest was physical rest which includes sleeping for 7 hours every day and taking power naps how and when necessary. It also includes stretching, getting a massage and a comfortable work desk as well.
1. Physical Rest
Lack of sleep and overtraining deplete your body's energy.
Get two types of physical rest, passive and active:
Passive
• Sleep 7+ hrs nightly
• Take power naps (as needed)Active
• Stretch
• Get a massage
• Use an ergonomic chair + desk— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
The second one is mental rest. Being mentally at peace is of utmost importance. For which the threat suggested that learning to keep personal and professional life separate is very important. Creating to-do lists also help in being mentally relaxed.
2. Mental Rest
Mental rest deficit is caused by overtaxing your thinking.
• Write down your to-dos
• Reference checklists (packing, groceries, etc.)
• Create a shutdown ritual to separate work and life
• Take a break from problem-solving
• Meditate— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
The third kind of rest is social rest. In this kind of rest, the circle you choose to be with is quite important as it can make or break your mental peace.
3. Social Rest
Evaluate your relationships.
• Spend more time with people who give you energy
• Spend less time with people who steal your energy
• If you're an introvert, block out time to be alone— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
Then comes spiritual rest. Spiritual peace means engaging in activities that align with your beliefs and ideologies.
4. Spiritual Rest
Be part of something bigger than yourself.
• Volunteer
• Work a job that feels purpose-driven
• Participate in faith-based activities (if aligned to your belief system)— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
Up next is sensory rest. Social media contributes to toxicity the most and therefore, it is essential to learn when to turn off your social media interaction as well.
5. Sensory Rest
The modern individual is overstimulated.
• Take a break from social media
• Turn off notifications (sounds and visual alerts)
• Limit video meetings
• Set a relaxing evening ambiance (soothing music, candles, etc.)— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
Then comes emotional rest. The lack of emotional rest implies that you have to fake your emotions and not be your true self.
6. Emotional Rest
Emotional rest deficit occurs when you feel like you can't be authentic.
Ex: An airline attendant who must always smile, despite rude passengers.
• Spend time with people you can be authentic around
• Try speaking with a therapist to release emotional labor— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
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Lastly, it is important to get creative rest as well. Just appreciating the beauty around you will help with the same.
7. Creative Rest
Appreciate beauty in any form, whether natural or human-created:
Natural
• Take in a sunrise or sunset
• Go for a walk in natureHuman-created
• Visit a museum or art festival
• Engage with inspiring music, books, documentaries, etc.— Ben Meer (@SystemSunday) August 31, 2022
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