Are We Tired or Just Under Rested? The Seven Types of Rest You Need

In this powerful and insightful episode, Baz and Loz explore a transformative idea: what if feeling tired isn't about needing more sleep, but needing different types of rest?Using the framework developed by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, they break down the seven types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual. Through real-life examples, personal anecdotes, and engaging banter, they show how recognising and prioritising the right kind of rest can revolutionise your energy, focus, and wellbeing.The episode also includes a thoughtful discussion on work-life balance versus work-life integration for business owners.Topics Covered:Why 8 hours of sleep may not solve tirednessDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s research and book Sacred RestThe seven types of rest explained:- Physical Rest- Mental Rest- Sensory Rest- Creative Rest- Emotional Rest- Social Rest- Spiritual RestHow to recognise your rest needsHow to prioritise and schedule the right kind of restReflection questions for listenersWork-life balance or integrationResources:Burnout Self-Assessment Tool: https://burnoutscorecard.scoreapp.com/Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's TED Talk : https://www.ted.com/talks/saundra_dalton_smith_the_real_reason_why_we_are_tired_and_what_to_do_about_it📺 YouTube Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: Are You Tired or Under-Rested?1:05 - Understanding the Concept of "Under-Rested"2:15 - The 7 Types of Rest (Overview)5:30 - About Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith7:45 - Physical Rest Explained10:00 - Mental Rest Explained11:57 - Sensory Rest Explained14:42 - Creative Rest Explained17:11 - Emotional Rest Explained19:08 - Social Rest Explained20:59 - Spiritual Rest Explained22:55 - Why Rest is Often Villainised25:08 - How to Identify and Prioritise Your Rest Needs27:04 - Jigsaw Puzzles and Practical Rest Activities29:18 - Listener Reflection Questions31:18 - Q&A: Work-Life Balance vs Integration34:09 - Free Burnout Self-Assessment Invitation35:10 - Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up #Rocksolidhealth #justdothedo