Why
R & R is the Rx FOR OVERALL HEALTH
Sick of Stressful Days & Sleepless Nights ?
Then sleep , rest , and relaxation are just what the doctor ordered .
by Tracey Pollack
Any number of things can keep you frenzied and frazzled all day , then tossing and turning all night — family , friends , relationships , work , school , and more . But you may not realize that all of this stress is doing a number on your health ! That ’ s because having too much on your mind and on your plate can leave you with too little time for the rest , relaxation , and sleep that are vital to your health and happiness . As a result , you may be getting a lot done , but you ’ re doing a lot of harm to your physical health and mental well-being . So what ’ s the remedy for constantly feeling strained and drained ? It all comes down to treating yourself well by getting more sleep , relaxing to reduce your stress , and giving yourself some much-needed rest . Discover why it ’ s so important for your body and mind to sleep , rest , relax , and repeat !
The Solution for the Common Chaos of Life
Rest . Relaxation . Sleep . These three words may sound too good to be true if the daily grind of life is grinding away at yours . But these three simple words aren ’ t as simple as they seem . They ’ re often thought to mean the same thing , and while they can be used together because a lack of one can affect the others , they each have their own meaning . Take a closer look at their distinctions because they mean so much to your health :
• REST : While often thought to mean the same thing as sleep , rest is about stopping whatever you ’ re doing to give your mind and body a break . Rest leaves you feeling calm , yet unlike sleep , you ’ re still paying attention to your surroundings .
• RELAXATION : Aah , relaxation . It means relief from stress and anxiety . There ’ s no school or rule for relaxation , but it ’ s about taking the time to do something that reduces stress and refreshes your mind .
• SLEEP : Last but not least , sleep is the state in which your body and mind aren ’ t active . This differs from rest ( even though they ’ re often used interchangeably !) because you ’ re not alert or awake when you ’ re asleep .
Now that you understand the differences among rest , relaxation , and sleep , discover the difference that each can make in your overall health .
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