111 | Why You Need Emotional Rest (and what it feels like when you don't get it)

111 | Why You Need Emotional Rest (and what it feels like when you don't get it)

July 16, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 113

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of emotional rest and practical ways to incorporate it into busy lives.

You know that feeling when you can't quite put your finger on what's wrong, you're just... off? That restless, angsty feeling that shows up out of nowhere, especially in the middle of a busy season or a caregiving stretch? That's often a sign you're missing emotional rest, and it's easy to miss because we don't always know to look for it. In this episode, part of the ongoing series on the five types of rest, you'll learn what emotional rest actually is, why it's different from mental rest, and how to start building small, doable practices into your life and business to get more of it. What You'll Learn The difference between mental rest and emotional rest, and why they get confused Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's definition of emotional rest from her book Sacred Rest How setting boundaries with clients, family, and yourself creates space for emotional rest Why journaling by hand works differently than typing, and what the research says How naming your fear can loosen its grip on you Why community and safe spaces to express yourself matter for your emotional health In This Episode, You'll Find Answers To What is emotional rest, and how is it different from mental rest? What does it…

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