Most of us think that sleeping equals resting. And yet, there are instances when getting more sleep doesn’t rejuvenate us at all. In these cases, sleep is actually the wrong type of rest and won't make up for what you actually need. So, knowing where you’re depleted and then refilling your batteries with the appropriate rejuvenation activities, not just more sleep, will ensure you’ve always got the energy to do your best.

Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She is the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency dedicated to restoring well-being in the workplace through its proprietary framework to help companies support their employees with work-life integration and burnout prevention strategies.

Dr. Saundra and I talk about the seven types of depletion and rest, what we can do to assess what type of rest we need, how to talk to our team members about helping them rejuvenate so they can be at their best, and so much more.

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Conversation Topics

(00:00) Intro
(01:57) What is rest? (Hint: it’s more than just sleep)
(03:59) The seven types of rest and how to incorporate more restorative practices
(13:17) The benefit of knowing the type of rest you need
(16:43) How to assess what type of rest you need
(20:15) The truth about rest deficit
(22:16) Key factors that affect rest deficit
(23:51) How managers can help their team members rejuvenate
(28:31) A great manager Dr. Saundra has worked for
(29:23) Keep up with Dr. Saundra
(30:36) [Extended Episode Only] Practical ways managers can incorporate each of the seven types of rest in the workplace
(37:29) [Extended Episode Only] How to start your day with the most energy

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Giveaway: 1 Copy of Sacred Rest

One member will receive a copy of Dr. Saundra’s best-selling book, “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” The winner will be able to choose either an ebook, audiobook, or paperback copy. But you must enter the drawing by December 4th.

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283: 7 Types of Rest and How to Practice Them to Avoid Burnout

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