REST

Written By vijay sridharan

To rest is to pause, to relax, to recharge. Rest is necessary for our bodies and minds to recover from daily mental and physical activity and stress; to reduce cortisol and adrenaline levels, improving overall well-being; and to be more productive and happy when we return from rest. 

Inspiration for more rest

  • Drink a soothing tea like chamomile, rose, or lemon balm while counting clouds.

  • Schedule in an afternoon nap. There is an entire section of guided audio sessions dedicated to napping in the Calm Sleep Stories tab.

  • Spend time in nature at least once a week. When you’re outdoors, notice all the different shades of green or all the different birdsongs. Be present to the slower pace of falling snow, pooling puddles, a caterpillar making its way.

  • Take 20 deep breaths with the relaxing Calm Breathe Bubble.

  • Take Dr. Alex Pang’s Calm Masterclass called The Power of Rest.

Self-reflection

What is one way I could add five minutes of rest to this day?

““If you need to rest, let the earth hold you.””
— Lama Rod Owens
 
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About Calm Cards 
About Calm Cards 

We created these cards as a way to intentionally cultivate the qualities that support us in showing up for ourselves and others, in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful. 

We encourage you to engage with the Calm Cards in whatever way feels best. Here are a few ways that we love to use them:

  • Pick a card in the morning to set an intention for the day

  • Pick a card on a Sunday to set an intention for the week

  • Pick a card on the first day of the month to set an intention for the month

  • Pick a card when you’re feeling stuck, to see what happens when you infuse more of that quality into your day

  • Pick a card when you’re struggling with another person to explore what qualities might bring more ease into your relationship

  • Pick a card and use it as journaling prompt

  • Pick a card and use it in your meditation practice

  • Pick a card to use with a partner or group — like a book club, but an intention club; connect daily or weekly or monthly and share your experiences

  • Send a card to a friend who may need some inspiration

Check out the entire collection of Calm Intentions here.

Pick another Calm Intentions card here.

We’ve also put all of the cards in a lovely booklet for you to use as a mindfulness tool, a journal full of inspiration for your practice. Download the Calm Intentions Journal here!


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