Have you noticed that you get enough sleep, but you're still not feeling rested? Sleep

and rest are not the same thing, and sleep doesn't provide all the different kinds of

rest we need. Today, we will look at seven different types of rest and what you can do

to feel rested. Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist. I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week

on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic

ear, and zero judgment. Are you tired? I know I have moments where spontaneous, two-week vacation

sounds amazing. You may be looking around and thinking, I get eight hours of sleep every

night, what's wrong? Well, first, I am so happy that you're getting adequate sleep.

Seven to nine hours of sleep is recommended for adults. If you've struggled with sleep, then

you know that you can sleep eight hours and not feel rested. While rest is supposed to be

a product of sleep, that isn't always how it works when we are impaired by stress or mental

illness. Also, sleep is most closely linked to physical rest, and we often need more than that.

For instance, I'm an introvert, so if I have too much contact with other people, I need social

rest, or I'll feel off, no matter how much I sleep. Today, I'm going to be outlining the

seven different types of rest, as proposed by Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith, and how to get that

rest if you're feeling tired. First up is physical rest. They're both passive and active forms

of physical rest. Sleeping and napping are the two most common forms of passive rest.

To maximize the likelihood of getting restful sleep, make sure that you follow a sound sleep protocol.

For example, a consistent bedtime, controlling the temperature in your sleeping space,

not drinking caffeine late in the day, and having a calming wind-down routine.

Active physical rest includes activities like stretching or yoga, breathing exercises,

progressive muscle relaxation, hot baths, and my favorite massages. The type of physical

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