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Rest vs Rejuvenation

All, Self-Care

by Tori Roalef
January 10, 2023

Have you had a full night's sleep yet still feel tired and sluggish throughout the day? Or, have you taken a day off from work but still feel drained? It doesn't feel like you've gotten enough rest even after holiday vacations.

Well, maybe you do have enough rest, but you haven't rejuvenated yourself.

The Idea of the Week

Is there a difference between rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation (a 5-minute read)? Yes, there is!

Rest: Resting is a break or relief from action, exertion, or work. It is a passive state.
Relaxation: Relaxing is doing something to ease your mind, body, and spirit from stress or tension. It is active.
Rejuvenation: Rejuvenating is doing something to “recharge our batteries” or to energize and sustain ourselves for daily activities. It is active and a state of feeling refreshed and restored.

Practice of the Week

How do we know if we need to rest, relax, or rejuvenate?

We listen to ourselves and what our body is telling us.

Make time to pause and look for your body’s signs of stress, tension, or other feelings.
Practice mindfulness (a 6-minute read), so you are aware of what your body is telling you.

This article (a 3-minute read) provides a couple of activities for you to rest, relax, or rejuvenate, as outlined below.

Rest

Take a day off from work. This means you don’t check your emails or do anything that would be expected of you when you are working.
Sleep. Take care of your sleep hygiene and have a full, restful night’s sleep.

Relax

Move! Take a walk, practice yoga, swim, or dance. Do something that gets your body moving.
Meditate.
Unwind by reading or watching a movie.
Try one of these relaxation techniques.

Rejuvenate

Lean into your curiosity and learn something new. While this is traditionally thought to be taking a class, there are plenty of resources online to explore your interests (YouTube is a great resource!). You may also be able to venture into your community and find a mentor willing to teach you or guide your learning.
Meditate and cultivate mindfulness.
Make time for effortful enjoyment. This means finding activities that feel fulfilling and making time for them.

How will you rest, relax, or rejuvenate this week? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!

Meditation of the Week

One of the ways we can rejuvenate ourselves is by spending time in nature. Find and recharge your energy by connecting with nature in this week’s mountain meditation.

In this 10-minute meditation, Caitlin will guide you through the seasons. Watch yourself as a mountain flows through the seasons, accept change, and remain grounded and centered.