I thought I was resting, but I wasn't at all | How to rest well?

Have you ever felt like, "I'm supposed to be resting, but I don't feel rested at all"?

That was me.

Even though it was my day off, I ended up just mindlessly scrolling through my phone.

Even though my mind and body were tired, I didn't feel refreshed at all after sleeping.

There was a time when I was genuinely worried, wondering, "How can I actually rest properly?"

This article is about the "ways to rest well" that I, someone who used to be "bad at resting," gradually discovered.

Resting does not mean stopping

The first thing to know is that "resting" does not mean "doing nothing."

Of course, time spent lounging in bed is important too.

But just stopping didn't take away my fatigue.

For example, even if you spend your time doing nothing, if you are constantly thinking in your head, "I have work tomorrow..." or "I'm curious about those social media notifications...", that is the same as not resting at all.
It is important to rest not only your "body" but also your "brain" and "heart".

It is important to rest not only your "body" but also your "brain" and "heart".

When I realized this, the quality of my rest changed completely.

3 common traits of "people who aren't resting"

The "common habits of people who can't rest" that I myself fell into were like this.

1. Feeling guilty about resting

I'm sure many people think things like, "I still have things left to do..." or "Is it really okay for me to be resting this much?"

But essentially, **resting properly is "preparation."**
It is time to recharge your energy so you can move again.

2. Your head is packed with information

YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)...
If you keep chasing information, your brain never gets a chance to rest.

Once I realized that, I started consciously creating digital detox time for myself.

3. Packing your schedule too full

Packing tasks into your days off, thinking 'I'll do this and that'—
before I knew it, I found myself 'working even on my day off'.

By intentionally creating days where I don't pack in 'things to do,' I found that my body was finally able to relax.

So, how do you rest well?

From here on, I will introduce the 'good ways to rest' that I have actually adopted and found effective.

● Be conscious of time to 'rest' your five senses

Quiet sounds. Soft light. Pleasant textures.

Just by creating an environment that is gentle on those 'five senses,' your brain will naturally loosen up.

• Use indirect lighting in the room

• Burn some aroma oil and take deep breaths

• Leave your smartphone in another room and just read

Just doing this reduced the 'noise' in my thoughts.

● Properly take 'time for yourself'

Spending time with others is fun, but what really helped me recover was 'quiet time alone'.

Zoning out at a cafe. Thinking while taking a walk.

Surprisingly, time where you don't force yourself to 'do something' is what allows you to rest deeply.

● Incorporate 'self-care acts'

Rest doesn't mean doing nothing; it means making it a "time to reset yourself."
For example—

• Soak thoroughly in a bathtub

• Write down your feelings in a note

• Try some light stretching or a massage

Just by changing to this perspective, your rest will become "more meaningful."

People who can rest well are actually very strong

I used to romanticize people who were "bad at resting" as being "hard workers" somewhere deep down.

But now, I believe that "those who are good at resting are the ones who are strong."

・Being able to stop properly when necessary
・Being able to prioritize your own state over others' evaluations
・Being able to value "resetting" as much as "moving"

This is a very important skill.

Summary: The power to rest is the power to live

Finally, I will summarize what I wanted to convey in this article.

• Resting is not just stopping, but "resetting"

• Creating "white space" in a daily life packed with digital tasks and schedules

• Thinking of self-care not as "being spoiled" but as an "investment"

Resting is not laziness.

I believe it is a "gift" to your future self.

Why don't you start having "days where you rest better" too?🌿

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(This article was created based on 'AI'. Please note that it may contain errors or inaccurate information.)

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