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046. If you still feel anxious and exhausted after you rest, you're doing it wrong (I was too, and here's how I fixed it)

046. If you still feel anxious and exhausted after you rest, you're doing it wrong (I was too, and here's how I fixed it)23 apr23 min

<p>I spent years thinking I was just bad at resting. Every time I tried — couch, Netflix, doing nothing — I felt more anxious and behind than before.</p><p><br></p><p>Then I discovered Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith&#39;s research on the 7 types of rest, and everything clicked. I wasn&#39;t broken, I was giving myself the wrong type.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I break down all 7 types: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual. I share what actually works for me now and how to figure out which type you&#39;re missing.</p><p><br></p><p>If rest leaves you feeling more drained, you&#39;re probably resting the wrong way.</p>