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On the final episode in the series about the seven types of rest, Paula discusses the intricacies of social rest. She emphasizes that social rest is often overlooked but crucial for mental and emotional well-being and highlights the need to be intentional about social connections, focusing on those who uplift and support us, and avoiding those who drain our energy. Paula stresses the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-reflection, and prioritizing positive social interactions as well as addresses common challenges like fear of isolation and the difficulty of saying no, suggesting various strategies to incorporate social rest into daily life.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ reflections on rest
+ importance of social connection
+ balancing social engagement and rest
+ practical strategies for social rest
+ overcoming barriers

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In the next episode on the series exploring the different types of rest, Paula digs into the concept of spiritual rest. She reflects on her experience at Retreat, Remix, Revive highlighting the challenges of balancing roles as a facilitator and participant and the ways it connects to this form of rest. Paula explains that spiritual rest involves deep tranquility and connection to something larger than oneself, not necessarily tied to religion. She suggests practices achieve spiritual rest and similarities in the reasons we often do not talk about this form of rest in particular.


In this episode, you will hear:
+ spiritual rest and Retreat, Remix, Revive
+ understanding spiritual rest
+ connection and community
+ challenges and benefits
+ personal responsibility and unlearning
+ community involvement and gratitude

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Paula discusses the importance of emotional rest as the next part of the series on rest. She highlighting its role in maintaining overall well-being and mental health as well as explains what emotional rest actually involves. Paula emphasizes emotional rest and the ways complements other types of rest, such as physical and mental, and the ways that it is often overlooked. She provides practical strategies to help prioritize emotional rest and addresses societal pressures and misconceptions that hinder the prioritization of mental rest.

In this episode, you will hear:

+ defining emotional rest
+ importance of this type of rest
+ challenges and misconceptions
+ practical tips and strategies to improve

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