111 | Why You Need Emotional Rest (and what it feels like when you don't get it)

You know that feeling when you can't quite put your finger on what's wrong, you're just... off? That restless, angsty feeling that shows up out of nowhere, especially in the middle of a busy season or a caregiving stretch? That's often a sign you're missing emotional rest, and it's easy to miss because we don't always know to look for it.

In this episode, part of the ongoing series on the five types of rest, you'll learn what emotional rest actually is, why it's different from mental rest, and how to start building small, doable practices into your life and business to get more of it.

What You'll Learn

The difference between mental rest and emotional rest, and why they get confused

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's definition of emotional rest from her book Sacred Rest

How setting boundaries with clients, family, and yourself creates space for emotional rest

Why journaling by hand works differently than typing, and what the research says

How naming your fear can loosen its grip on you

Why community and safe spaces to express yourself matter for your emotional health

In This Episode, You'll Find Answers To

What is emotional rest, and how is it different from mental rest?

What does it feel like when you're not getting enough emotional rest?