The Rest Continuum – Exploring Three Forms of Rest (Part 1 of 3)

Host Dana Tenille Weekes kicks off a three-part episode on the rest continuum, three forms of rest to incorporate into our everyday lives. In this episode of The Rest of Us podcast, Dana guides listeners to reflect on how we rest and introduces the rest continuum as a way to cultivate space for doing nothing/being, restoring, and liberating. 

What You’ll Settle Into

• Beginning to reflect on how you rest and prioritize it in your day-to-day life.
• Starting to recognize whether you engage in rest activities under the three forms of rest.
• Recognizing areas within the rest continuum where you may decide a certain form of rest is needed in your life.

Key Quotes & Insights

The entire episode is a self-reflection exercise. Remember that self-reflection is just for you. Don’t bring any judgment, shame, or second-guessing to yourself.

After the episode ends, sit with the questions asked (and others that may come up) for 5 to 10 minutes before listening to Part 2. 

LENGTH: 13 minutes

00:00 Introduction to the Rest of Us Podcast
01:05 Defining Rest and Its Importance
01:55 Reflection Exercise: Identifying Your Rest Activities
04:44 Categorizing Your Rest Activities
08:01 Analyzing Patterns and Themes in Your Rest
09:37 Conclusion and Next Steps