The 7 Types of Rest - Are You Really Letting Yourself Rest?
"For years, I downplayed rest, treating it like a luxury I couldn't afford rather than the necessity it truly is. I went through phases of being a night owl—first in denial about my natural rhythms, then finally embracing them—but even then, I wasn't truly resting. I'd get my work done in those quiet midnight hours, only to disrupt my precious sleep to rise early for more tasks or to help with someone else's urgent project. My old identities as "Captain Save Everybody" and the "No Boundaries Queen" were my ride-or-die personas that kept rest firmly in the background while I overscheduled and overstepped my own needs. I was caught in a cycle of constant motion, mistaking busyness for productivity and exhaustion for dedication.
My relationship with rest transformed when I discovered it wasn't just about sleep—it was a multi-layered journey that required me to stop (not just pause), become aware of my patterns, acknowledge my resistance, accept my need for restoration, learn the art of solitude, embrace stillness, and finally implement and integrate rest as a non-negotiable practice. I released the fear of missing out because I became intentional about what truly aligned with my purpose and energy. This led me to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's revelation about the seven types of rest: physical, mental, social, creative, spiritual, sensory, and emotional. Understanding this framework changed everything—rest isn't selfish or lazy, it's how we heal our minds to gain clarity, rejuvenate our bodies at the cellular level, and reconnect our souls to our purpose, our inner wisdom, and the greater universe that holds us all."
Be Blissful,
Dr. MoJo: Self-Care Strategist
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Wholeness, Beautiful Resting Warrior! 🛌✨
Welcome to a week of revolutionary rest and sacred restoration! This week, we're diving deep into the transformative understanding that rest is not a luxury—it's a necessity. And true rest goes far beyond just getting more sleep. When you honor all seven types of rest, you unlock levels of energy, clarity, and joy you never knew were possible.
Food For Thought: The Sacred Seven Dimensions of Rest
Imagine your energy as a beautiful garden with seven different areas that each require specific types of nourishment. You might be watering one section (physical rest) while the others wither from neglect. True restoration happens when all seven areas are lovingly tended.
- Physical Rest: Restoring the body's energy through sleep, nap, or gentle movement like stretching or yoga.
- Mental Rest: Giving your brain a break from constant thinking and focusing, such as by taking short breaks during the workday.
- Emotional Rest: Feeling authentically seen and being able to express your true feelings without judgment or people-pleasing.
- Social Rest: Spending time with supportive, life-giving people who energize you, or taking a complete break from socializing if needed.
- Sensory Rest: Taking a break from excessive external stimuli such as bright lights, constant noise, and screen time to calm your senses.
- Creative Rest: Engaging with environments and activities that bring you joy, inspiration, and a sense of wonder, such as spending time in nature.
- Spiritual Rest: Connecting with something bigger than yourself and finding meaning through practices like volunteering, meditation, prayer, or community involvement.
WISDOM FROM SPIRITUAL MOTHERS & FATHERS
Louise Hay's Insight:
"Relaxation is not a luxury. It is a necessity for health and well-being. When we rest, we allow healing to occur."
Maya Angelou's Truth:
"Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one simply breathes and exists and does not bend to others' expectations."
Iyanla Vanzant's Wisdom:
"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow."
Closing: Heart-to-Heart
Beautiful soul, as we complete this week of revolutionary rest together, I want you to know that every moment you've chosen restoration over relentless doing, every time you've honored your need for any type of rest, every instance you've given yourself permission to pause and replenish—you've been practicing radical self-love in a world that often demands constant productivity.
When you rest deeply and completely, you don't just restore yourself—you model for others that it's safe and necessary to honor their own needs for restoration. You give others permission to step off the hamster wheel of endless productivity and remember their own sacred humanity.
Your well-rested self is not your lazy self—it's your most alive, creative, loving, and purposeful self. The world needs you rested, restored, and radiating from a place of overflow rather than depletion.
Rest, beautiful one. Rest without guilt, without justification, without apology. Rest because you're human. Rest because you deserve it. Rest because the world is better when you're restored.
With deep appreciation for your commitment to sacred rest,
Your Self-Care Community 💕
P.S. You are not behind because you need rest. You are not weak because you require restoration. You are not failing because you can't keep going without breaks. You are human, beautifully and perfectly human, and your need for rest in all its forms is sacred. Honor it. Protect it. Celebrate it. Your rested self is a gift to the world.
Your Self-Care Strategist
Join Ignite Your Inner YOU Community where it starts and ends with you BECOMING Intentionally YOU! It's time to start BETTING ON YOU! On Sunday, September 14th, 2025 @ 5pm to 6:30pm EST, THE Crown Chakra!
Pricing Options:
- Monthly: $20/month
- Quarterly: $60/quarter
- Annually: $240/year
Call-to-Action: "Don’t wait to start your journey. Click below to join Ignite Your Inner You Community!!! You will receive the month you joined and the prior month recording for (28 days). The prior recording are available for purchase.
Here is a list of the previous recorded Chakras: 0. Earth Star, 1. Root, 2. Sacral, 3. Solar Plexus, 4. the Heart, and 5. Throat, 6. Third-Eye, and 7. Crown, 8. Soul Star, 9.Stellar Gateway, 10. Universe Gateway, 11. Divine Gateway: Totaling 12
Contact me: info@yourhealthymojosc.com
Dr. MoJo of Your Healthy MoJo
Self-Care-Strategist
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