The 7 types of rest based on Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith’s work. Here are the remaining three.
Read about the earlier ones here.
| Type of rest | Definition | Signs of Deficit | Activities to rest |
| Emotional Rest | The ability to express how you truly feel and be your authentic self | Feeling burdened and having no one to talk to Feeling you have to keep quiet, give fake smiles Imposter syndrome | Reach out to trusted people Get help from professional listeners (counsellors, therapists) |
| Social Rest | Has to do with relationships and feelings of connection to other people especially loved ones | You feel drained. Tired of dealing with people Feeling isolated/alone Feeling invisible | Spending time with loved ones (in person is better than virtual) or getting “me time” |
| Spiritual Rest | Having a sense of purpose and belonging to something bigger than us | Doubting that God loves you Staying away from places and people that remind you of God/spirituality | Praying, fasting, retreats, reading the Bible etc |
I ask again, what kind of rest do you really need?
[…] ideas on the 7 types of rest. You can read the first one here and the second one here. I strongly recommend that you take time to focus on each type and examine yourself to see what […]
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