01/02/2023
Why Rest is Essential for Healthy Living
The everyday life of a typical Nigerian is Stressful, from everyday workload to the stress of the socio-economic situation of the country had generally imposed massive stress on Nigerians.
Hence, it’s so important to prioritize adequate rest and quality sleep in your everyday life. Rest and sleep are two different things, but both are equally important to your mental, emotional and physical health. Plus, prioritizing rest can actually improve your quality of sleep.
Rest can be difficult to define because it can look different for everyone. Rest is any behavior aimed at increasing physical or mental well-being. It can be active, such as going for a walk, or passive, such as taking 10 minutes to sit down and breathe deeply.
Regardless of how you choose to rest, these daily behaviors can help you recover and recharge from physical and mental effort. That’s why better rest is linked to better physical and mental health.
Sleep, on the other hand, is a body-mind state in which individuals experience sensory detachment from our surroundings. Sleep is an essential function of the body and impacts every system from our cognitive function to immune health. Quality sleep can help us reset, recover and recharge. It’s absolutely vital to brain function, memory, concentration, immune health and metabolism. sleep is something your body cannot function without. In fact, if you are sleep deprived, your body will force you to sleep, no matter what you’re in the middle of. Unlike rest, the adverse effect may be silent or sudden.
Rest and relaxation tips
Studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals.
If left untreated, long-term stress can cause chest pain, headaches, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, changes in sexual desire and inability to focus. It may not seem like a big deal to skip relaxation in your daily routine. However, there are several benefits to rest and relaxation:
reduced stress and anxiety
improved mood
decreased blood pressure
chronic pain relief
improved immune health
stronger cardiovascular system
So, how can you better prioritize rest? Find small ways in which you can incorporate rest and relaxation into your routine. These may be a short vacation, new experience that motivate you.
Start by finding a relaxation technique.
Choose a vacation plan that takes you away from the rigor of everyday life, take a moment for yourself. Find new adventures
