3633: How Short Rests Can Make You Healthier, Happier, and More Productive by Benjamin Fishel

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3633: Benjamin Fishel explores the overlooked power of rest, explaining why it's more than just sleep and how addressing specific rest deficits can dramatically improve mood, focus, and motivation. Drawing from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s framework, he outlines seven types of rest that can help you feel truly restored and prevent burnout. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/rests-make-you-healthier-happier-more-productive/ Quotes to ponder: "Rest is not solely about getting more sleep." "You don’t have a sleep deficit, you have a rest deficit." "Creative rest reawakens the awe and wonder inside each of us." Episode references: TEDx Talk - The Real Reason Why We Are Tired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk The Power of Rest: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Your-Energy/dp/1478921684 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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