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Ep.45 The Power of Rest: Why Slowing Down is Key to Your Self-Improvement Journey

Episode 45

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Welcome to the Country Proud Living podcast, host LoriLynn explores 'The Power of Rest.' She emphasizes the critical role rest plays in self-improvement and achieving success. LoriLynn shares personal insights on how slowing down can enhance creativity, decision-making, and resilience. She introduces the concept of 'harmony' over balance and discusses boundary-setting in professional life. Highlighting seven types of rest from Saundra Dalton Smith’s book 'Sacred Rest,' LoriLynn provides practical tips on integrating physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest into daily life. Tune in to learn how proper rest can prevent burnout and improve overall well-being. Keywords: rest, self-improvement, harmony, balance, burnout prevention, boundaries, types of rest.

Authors and Books Links:
Saundra Dalton-Smith Book: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.
https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676
Arianna Huffington Book: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night/dp/110190402X

Types of Rest;

1. Physical Rest
2. Mental Rest
3. Sensory Rest
4. Creative Rest
5. Emotional Rest
6. Social Rest
7. Spiritual Rest

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Rest

01:29 The Importance of Rest in Success

02:04 Personal Experiences with Burnout

06:27 The Concept of Harmony Over Balance

10:36 Parkinson's Law and Time Management

12:57 The Benefits of Rest

14:15 Types of Rest

14:47 Physical and Mental Rest

17:43 Sensory and Creative Rest

20:28 Emotional and Social Rest

25:26 Spiritual Rest and Final Thoughts

30:12 Conclusion and Encouragement

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I'm your host LoriLynn.

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