Rest and sleep are not the same thingand we need to separate them for our mental and physical health.
Learn how with our 2024 Rest Issue.
Both sleep and rest are beneficial and necessary, saysPatty Johnson, PsyD, clinical psychologist atNia Integrative Healing.
I get it, and its exactly why this information is so crucial to our health.
So lets get into it.
Whatisthe difference between sleep and rest?
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Sleep
Sleep is a fundamental medical necessity, says Kushnir.
Its the foundation that allows our bodies and minds to function optimally.
Is it possible to get sleep that isnt restful?
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Unfortunately, its totally possible to get sleep that isnt restful.
Okay, but whycan’tsleep count as rest?
While a nap can definitely be relaxing and restorative, its not theonlyway to get rest.
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Basically, anything that involves an inactive and relaxed state can be restful, she says.
And the more that we prioritize our rest, the better our sleep quality often becomes.
The end result of separating the two?
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