In a paper on “The Scientific Concept of Comfort” published in 2015; “Rest is a necessity of life, which people need to clear their minds, recover from illness, and maintain health,” said Margareta Asp, associate professor at the Faculty of Health and Social Welfare at Mälardalen University in Sweden.
California-certified psychologist Dr. Betsy Chung said that comfort is very important, because humans are not robots, “and they need to be refueled to function properly. Almost everything we do consumes energy, and this energy must be restored.” She added, “Depriving oneself of time out for rest, physically, mentally, and socially, will lead to a feeling of chronic fatigue, excessive nervousness, a lack of desire to do things, and a lack of creative participation.”
But why do some people sleep 7 hours a night, practice yoga, and spend the weekend on the couch staring at screens? And yet they feel tired?
Basic types of rest
In February 2021, one woman asked on Twitter (X Now), “Does everyone feel tired all the time, no matter how much sleep they get or caffeine they consume?” About 450,000 people interacted with it. Which seems to be confirmation of the spread of this matter.
In light of the rapid pace of modern life, most of us have come to reduce physical comfort to getting some sleep, or relaxing for a while. Then he discovers that this is not enough to restore the energy exhausted throughout the day; Because proper recovery simply takes many forms.
This is what Dr. Sondra Dalton Smith, author of the book “Sacred Rest,” explained – in a lecture on the TED platform – by not getting all the types of rest that the body needs, explaining that “sleep alone is not sufficient for the purpose, and 7 types must be combined.” From the comfort of our lifestyle to performing daily activities properly.”
Dr. Betsy Chung supported her by stating that “there is no escape from fatigue without adopting these seven types of rest”:
Calm down, relax, or stop exerting effort for a while are important things to rejuvenate energy (Shutterstock)
Physical comfort
“Calm down, relax, or stop exerting yourself for a while are important things to rejuvenate and take time to recover,” says Margarita Asp.
Virginia-certified psychologist Dr. Janelle S. advises: Pifer calls for paying attention to physical rest “by taking a nap, sitting in a park, staying away from the computer, or sleeping well, to protect the body from fatigue and illness, and to help work.”
Betsy Chung also warns that feeling tired, exhausted, sluggish, dizzy, having muscle tension, or constantly complaining of illness; These are all signs of a need for physical rest.
Mental comfort
According to Janelle S. Pifer, mental rest means “giving the mind a chance to find solutions that enable us to carry on.” Betsy Chung also asserts that “mental rest facilitates concentration and makes our outlook on life more objective.” She explained that “difficulty concentrating and feeling easily frustrated are signs that indicate that it is time to step away from tasks, get some air, and return feeling refreshed.”
Mental rest means giving the mind a chance to find solutions that enable us to continue (Shutterstock)
Social comfort
Betsy Chung explains that we may sometimes feel the desire to reduce personal interactions and social contact, and step away to review our thoughts and feelings, without influence from others; We resort to social relaxation to achieve a balance between sharing with others and allocating some time for solitude.
This is confirmed by Janelle S. “Social respite allows us to meaningfully reconnect with our community and gives us the ability to identify when we need more time for ourselves,” Pifer says.
Spiritual comfort
For Margareta Asp, “trust in God is a profound comfort, with the strong belief in human worth it provides”; When we feel empty or confused, “spiritual comfort gives us the opportunity to find meaning in what we do,” as Betsy Chung puts it.
As for Janelle S. Pifer believes that “spiritual comfort helps us connect with our values and vision for our lives, and better deal with important questions about our purpose and goals.”
When we feel empty or confused, spiritual comfort comes to give us the opportunity to find meaning in what we do (Shutterstock)
Creative rest
“Being open to creative ideas and activities that provide energy, motivation, and the ability to participate without pressure or feeling constrained by time is a form of comfort,” says Dr. Margarita Asp.
On the other hand, Betsy Chung explains that creative rest is an enjoyable recipe, and an ideal remedy to combat feelings of frustration or boredom. When there come moments when you face a creative obstacle; Such as stopping writing, difficulty thinking before starting a project, or doubting your abilities to achieve a goal; Here “you should take a creative break, step away from the project or book, go for a walk, clear the mind, and give the mind a break to help the creative waves flow again, and feel more in tune with the desired project or goal. Or “engage in Drawing, or having fun learning a new skill,” advises Janelle S. Pifer.
Sensory comfort
The need for sensory comfort increases with the increase in pressure from environmental factors and the stress, fatigue, and tension it causes. Such as loud traffic noise, successive text alerts from the phone, and the disturbance of a loud TV. Sensory comfort comes by practicing exercises such as slow breathing, or being alone, away from sources of noise. The calm and comfort it provides, “allows us to regain control of our world,” according to Betsy Chung.
Doing exercises like slow breathing allows us to regain control of our world (Pixels)
Emotional comfort
Betsy Chung says that emotional well-being means our ability to take care of ourselves and relate to others in the right way. Explaining that we need emotional comfort “when we suffer from emotional exhaustion, or are impatient with our loved ones, or are going through a difficult time, and feel the need to distance ourselves, take a break, and set some boundaries.” This requires that we “take time to journal and record our feelings, or talk to a good friend, to naturally be more compassionate and kind in the long run,” recommends Janelle S. Pifer.
2023-09-28 08:52:19
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