10 Reasons Why Rest Matters

Some of you may recall that my friend Martha Anne Toll and I have collaborated on newsletters to share our bits of wisdom. After many years as a senior leader in philanthropy, Martha now devotes her time to book writing, reviewing, and author talks. Here are our earlier thoughts: Kelli and Martha’s top ten coping strategies and Kelli and Martha’s end of year survivial list: special edition.

This year, we took our cue from some of my recent work focused on rest. 

TEN REASONS WHY REST MATTERS [In order of importance]
1. Rest increases purpose
2. Rest makes problems feel more manageable
3. Rest is fun
4. Rest is refreshing
5. Rest feeds the creative juices
6. Rest generates new ideas
7. Rest improves social relationships
8. Rest allows the mind and body to repair
9. Rest is liberation
10. Rest is necessary

TEN WAYS TO REST
1. Read or listen to a book
2. Lay down (sleep not required)
3. Honor your peak sleep times
4. Look out the window
5. Have a creative date with yourself
6. Listen to music
7. Move your body as you are able
8. Sing from your soul
9. Play a game
10. Spend time with someone who will love you up

I hope your new year is off to an easeful start and that it brings more purpose and joy.

Sending love from our house to your house, Kelli and Martha