Life is an endless cycle of to-do lists, and in the bargain we tend to leave rest behind, don’t take it seriously, or treat it as a luxury or feel guilty about that break. What we fail to realize is that rest is imperative . It is as essential as the food we need to sustain ourselves. Without rest, we risk burnout or functioning like zombies. Rest pumps fresh energy into us, rejuvenating us so we’re happy and productive. The many faces of rest. Physical rest—taking  a break from intense physical activity, slowing down, and getting enough sleep amounts to physical rest. Mental rest—it's  the quiet when you give yourself permission not to make decisions for a while or solve problems or keep all your tabs running. Social rest— Sometimes  we need to step away from conversations, social gatherings, and simply enjoying your own company. Digital rest— When  screen time is reduced to a bare minimum, as we break free from incessant scrolling, reacting, replying, or sharing, w...

 I, Me, Myself   “Self–care is giving people the best of you, instead of the rest of you," says writer Katie Reed. Self-care is not being selfish, it is just that you also give priority to your   needs and wants, without guilt, and look to fulfillment and contentment. Unless you are whole and happy, can you help others to be the same? The popular metaphor, “You can’t pour out of an empty cup,” sums it up. As a society, we will ‘battle on’ despite the odds against us. We tend to expend more energy than we create, leading to burnout. This doesn’t happen all at once but builds momentum and one fine day snowballs into a crisis. Knowing your limitations and striking a balance is crucial towards keeping your cup full. How does your cup become empty? When you are constantly prioritising the needs of others, racing to meet targets, and push yourself to do more, you suffer burnout, and your cup begins to empty. You can address the situation by practising self-care or act...