Beat Burnout

The 6 Types of Rest You Need to Beat Burnout and Reduce Stress

To combat stress and prevent burnout, it’s essential to understand the different types of rest and recognise what your body needs most right now. Let’s explore the six key types of rest that can help you recharge and restore balance.

6 Types of Rest:

Emotional – Cut back on pleasing people. Review your needs, set healthy boundaries.
Physical – Improve your sleep, get a massage or take a nap.
Social – Take some time to be alone. Do something you enjoy doing.
Mental – Take a break, journal, read, spend time in nature.
Sensory – Unplug for a moment. Take time out from social media and technology.
Spiritual – Pray or meditate.

Micro Self Care to Beat Burnout:

Breathing Techniques
Heart math
Slowly turn your head side to side
Ground yourself ( spend time in nature)

Pattern Interrupt:

This is a technique used to disrupt a habitual thought process, behaviour, or emotional response. It gives you a moment to change your path or behaviour.

• Hand cream / hand massage
• Sing or hum
• Go to the bathroom
• Essential Oil / Face mist
• Drink of water

Grounding:

Calm your nervous system by using your senses and ground yourself.

• 5 things you can hear
• 4 things you can see
• 3 things you can feel
• 3 things you can smell
• 1 thing you can taste

Take a Moment and Breathe: Reset your Nervous System and Ease Anxiety:

Breathwork meditation involves consciously and mindfully changing your breathing patterns to improve relaxation. There are many reported benefits of breathwork meditation, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving sleep and mood.

Double the exhale:

Reset your nervous system and signal safety to your body. This simple technique helps you shift from fight-or-flight mode to a state of calm. Breathe in, then exhale for twice as long, gradually extending your breaths as you feel more relaxed.

In just 60 seconds, your body will start to relax and release tension with this healthy breathing flow.

Box Breath:

In 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4 – Instructs your lungs to breathe rhythmically.
Eases nervousness and panic attacks, helps with insomnia and helps you refocus. It can lower blood pressure and provide an almost immediate sense of calm.

Two short Inhales and One Long Exhale:

Is called a physiological sigh or double breath. It’s a simple way to reduce stress and anxiety, and can help you feel calmer and more focused. It can also help you regain a sense of control and stability.

Tips to Take Care of Your Mental Health and Wellbeing – Beat Burnout and Reduce Stress: