One thing we always hear successful people talk about is the importance of rest. Although there are some that would disagree, rest takes a major toll on our energy, productivity and creativity levels. Even along the lines of weight loss, sex, memory, exercise, and other focus areas in our everyday lives restlessness can take a positive or negative effect on our overall being.
For example, lack of rest causes:
Depression
A mood disorder including sadness and isolation.
Forms of depression include persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, psychotic depression, seasonal affective disorder, dipole disorder and other factors.
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Anxiety
Fear, worry, intensefeelings about the current, past, or future situations.
Forms of anxiety include panic disorder, phobia related disorders, simple phobias, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety disorder, and other factors as well.
Immune deficiency
Many times an immune deficiency occurs due to a list of mental and physical health problems which makes the body more vulnerable to immune system issues.
Decrease of energy levels
Each day the body needsto reboot and rest itself in order to keep the much-needed energy boost one needs each day. The rain and body must function together or it will slowly but surely slow down and shut down.
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Nausea
This often occurs when the body is asking to rest. The feeling varies for each individual and many times is very noticeable.
Mood swings
A happy person is often a well-rested person; or as some call it, “a happy camper”. When the body is unable to respond properly a person may feel their mood go from happy to sad or neutral to angry.
And many otherfactors.
Some of the best ways to ensure a body is well rested include:
1. Taking daily vitamins
2. Daily exercise
3. Clear the mind
4. Decrease stress levels
5. Breathing exercises
6. Sleep the same amount of hours each day
7. Eat a balanced meal
8. Be happier
9. Be productive
A happy life is a well-rested one. One of the best ways to ensure your life remains productive, fulfilled and focused is to make a continuous effort to rest and rest well. Time waits for no one, so start today and live life happily and comfortably.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.
