The 7 types of "rest" critical to embed in our Parkinson's day
“Rest” is as important as action. We pick Dr. Dalton-Smith’s brain on the 7 types of rest we can employ in Parkinson’s.
Who is Saundra Dalton-Smith?
Saundra Dalton-Smith MD is a physician, researcher and the author of the book "Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity." Her work has been featured by Fast Company, FOX, MSNBC and Psychology Today. Learn more at DrDaltonSmith.com or by following her on Instagram (@DrDaltonSmith) or LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/in/drdaltonsmith). We loved this article and TEDx talk and wanted to share the highlights of both here. https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
We have all been feeling exhausted, especially around the holiday season. I have often wondered why just getting a few good night’s sleep does not change my level of tiredness. According to the article and TEDx talk we need rest in these seven areas.
1. Physical rest-
Passive rest through sleep or active rest through restorative activities like yoga, massage, or stretching.
2. Mental rest-
Schedule short breaks through out your work day — every two hours and just slow down.
3. Sensory rest-
We all need a break from the screens, zoom calls, bright lights, background noise, multiple conversations. Close your eyes, unplug your devices
4. Creative rest-
Enjoying nature, arts, creating awe-inspiring experiences like hiking to the top of a mountain to enjoy the awesome view
5. Emotional rest-
Having the time and space to freely express your feelings and cut back on people pleasing.
6. Social rest-
Being unable to differentiate relationships that revive us from relationships that exhaust us; surround yourself with more positive and supportive people.
7. Spiritual rest-
Ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose; engage in something greater than yourself, something that brings you purpose and sense of belonging and love- add prayer, meditation, something with a sense of community.
To read more books and articles by Michael S. Okun MD check on Twitter @MichaelOkun and these websites with blogs and information on his books and http://parkinsonsecrets.com/ #Livingwith Parkinson’s #EndingPD #Parkinsonsecrets #LessonsFromTheBedside
He also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
To see more on Dr. Indu Subramanian she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance.
The blog artist is Jonny Acheson.