05/27/2026
Many people assume that if they’re exhausted, they just need more sleep.
But what if sleep isn’t the real problem?
In our practice, we often hear people say things like:
“I slept all weekend and I’m still tired.”
“I took time off but I still feel burned out.”
According to physician and researcher Saundra Dalton-Smith, sleep is only one form of rest.
In her work, she describes 7 different types of rest our minds and bodies need in order to truly restore our energy.
When one (or several) of these types of rest is missing, it’s possible to sleep plenty and still feel depleted.
In our newest blog, we explore the 7 types of rest, signs you might be lacking them, and simple ways to begin restoring your energy.
✨ You might discover the kind of rest your nervous system has actually been craving.
🔗 Read the full blog on our website: https://choosingyou.ca/blog/
