Rest is essential. People who make true rest—not just sleep—part of their everyday routine have better outcomes across different aspects of their health. Their sleep quality is better, life satisfaction is higher, chronic pain is lessened, work productivity is greater and they even tend to live longer.
The trouble is, rest usually gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. And, if you fill your nights and weekends with exciting plans, your time off can be just as demanding and depleting as work.
Here, experts share their tips for making the most of your downtime while also getting real, restorative rest.
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