Physical rest includes both an active and passive component. The passive component includes high-quality sleep, while the active component involves activities such as yoga, stretching, and massage therapy. Physical rest deficits might include fatigue, body aches and pains.
Someone with mental rest deficit might have trouble recalling why they entered a room or may lay down at night and find they are unable to quiet their racing mind before sleep. Scheduling breaks throughout the day to allow you to pause or slow down can be helpful in satisfying a mental rest deficit.
Emotional rest is a type of calm one feels when they can be real and authentic, sharing their inner experiences openly with others. People suffering from an emotional rest deficit may feel the weight of an emotional burden as they suppress their feeling and may also experience the constant need to please others.
Spiritual rest is the ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, and purpose. To receive this, engage in something greater than yourself and add prayer, meditation or community involvement to your daily routine.
Bright lights, computer screens, background noise and multiple conversations can cause our senses to feel overwhelmed. This can be countered by doing something as simple as closing your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day, as well as by intentionally unplugging from electronics at some point in the day.