Have you heard of emotional rest, sensory rest, or social rest? It’s more than simply taking regular naps. Incorporating more rest into your routine might be difficult, but your body will thank you for it the next day and for years to come. In this […]
Tricia Hersey, founder of the Nap Ministry, sees rest as a revolutionary way to push back on America’s obsession with productivity at all costs. On the brink of burnout and total exhaustion in graduate school, Hersey found that taking regular breaks to nap or meditate […]
As a society, we have long held onto this notion that the hustle never stops; there’s always more money to make or a bigger promotion to secure. When we examine the effects of overworking on employees, especially those from marginalized groups and backgrounds, we find […]
When we think about what it means to be productive, oftentimes our minds go straight to working hard, producing outcomes, and pushing through to get things done. Research shows us that being “always-on” has its drawbacks, ultimately resulting in higher rates of burnout and lower […]
We often assume that resting means not doing anything, when in reality, it is an active process that requires intentional work and practice. Learning how to rest well is an invaluable skill, and mastering the art of “deep work” and “deliberate rest” in our daily […]
