The 7 Types of Rest Every Entrepreneur Needs 😴

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“Waiting, creating, testing, resting”

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From the song, “Something Amazing” by Suzan Alakas

As an entrepreneur, the demands of running a business, caring for family, and managing daily life can leave you running on empty. But being tired isn’t always about physical exhaustion.

Let’s explore the 7 types of rest every entrepreneur needs, how you can keep you from burning out, and simple ways to start recharging today! 😊✨

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• Originally written: 27 January 2025
• Last updated: 27 January 2025
• Written by: Suzan Alakas

Suzan is Growtharmony’s Founder and Editor-In-Chief. She is passionate about spreading the amazing work and inspiring stories of heart-centered entrepreneurs working to make the world a better place. When Suzan’s not writing, finding leverage points or learning something new - you can find her in the garden, playing in the snow with her family, or in the kitchen cooking up a nourishing meal!

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Tired Isn’t Always Physical

You wake up feeling as tired as when you went to bed.

Your shoulders ache, your mind feels foggy, and no amount of coffee seems to clear the haze.

You find yourself snapping at loved ones or zoning out during work, feeling distant and disconnected. 

You might’ve had a full night’s sleep or taken a day off, but instead of feeling refreshed, the same exhaustion lingers - like an invisible weight pressing down on you.

You realized it’s not just physical tiredness; your emotions feel frayed, your creativity stifled, and your social interactions drain you. 

7 Types of Rest

Here are 7 types of rest for you to explore - what they are, what causes them and how to maximize them.

1. Mental Rest 🧠
   Mental fatigue comes from juggling endless decisions, solving problems, and trying to stay focused.

   To recover, take regular breaks from thinking-intensive tasks, journal your thoughts, or give yourself permission to step away from decisions temporarily.

2. Physical Rest 💪
   This is the most obvious form of rest - your body needs to recover from physical strain.

   Sleep is very important, but rest doesn’t just mean getting more sleep; it’s also slowing down, stretching, or engaging in restorative activities like going to a sauna or having a massage.

3. Emotional Rest 💕

   
   • Emotional rest can be internal:
   Creating space to feel your own feelings without judgment.
   
   • Emotional rest can be external:
   Setting boundaries so you don’t take other peoples’ burdens - and save your own energy.

4. Creative Rest
   If you’re stuck in a cycle of problem-solving or creating content, you might need creative rest.

   Think long walks, time in nature, or listening to music - anything that sparks your inspiration and gets you out of the tunnel vision of your work.

5. Social Rest
   For introverts, this can mean completely taking a break from other people - being alone, with your immediate loved ones, or simply in your own space.

   Even for extroverts, not all relationships are restorative. Social rest is about spending time with people who lift you up, while taking a break from those who drain your energy.

6. Sensory Rest
   Constant screen time, notifications and noise can overload your senses.

   Unplugging, dimming lights and sitting quietly can give your senses a much-needed reset.

7. Spiritual Rest ✨
   In you’re feeling disconnected or lost, giving yourself a rest to reconnecting with something bigger than yourself might help.

   Consider meditation, prayer, grounding, breathwork or taking a walk in nature or acts of service that bring you fulfillment.

Rest Creates Balance

When you honor ALL the ways your body and mind need to rest, you create a super strong foundation for growth, creativity and joy! 🌟

Instead of pushing through exhaustion, you might find that balance brings its own kind of momentum - one that’s rooted in harmony and sustainability.

TRY THIS:
Take a moment today to reflect on which type of rest you’re craving.

This awareness can help you take restful action steps in the future.

Whether it’s five minutes of quiet or a weekend away, know that giving yourself permission to rest is one of the most powerful steps you can take for your well-being. 💕

Cheering you on as you explore REST as a tool or success! 😊✨

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