Rest! PLEASE!!

I was CAPITAL L.A.Z.Y and it felt great! I was able to sit and reflect and allow my thoughts to catch up with my reality.

Being in the hustle and bustle your body can actually reject rest that you need to keep healthy.  As I grow older I understand just how scared rest is to the body…

Rest is vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. Here are 10 facts about what rest does for the body:

1. Muscle Repair:During rest, the body repairs and builds muscle tissues, which is crucial after exercise or physical exertion.

2. Improved Brain Function:Rest, especially sleep, allows the brain to consolidate memories and improve learning and problem-solving skills.

3. Mental Health Benefits:Adequate rest can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

4. Boosts Immune System:Regular rest can strengthen the immune system, helping to fend off illness and infection.

5. Heart Health:Resting reduces stress on the heart and can lower blood pressure and heart rate, reducing the risk of heart disease.

6. Regulates Hormones:Sleep and rest help regulate hormones that control appetite, growth, metabolism, and stress responses.

7. Enhanced Creativity:Rest can boost creativity by allowing the brain to make new connections and come up with innovative ideas.

8. Improved Concentration and Productivity:Adequate rest leads to better concentration, decision-making skills, and productivity.

9. Weight Management:Lack of rest can affect hormones that regulate hunger, potentially leading to weight gain.

10. Cell Regeneration:During rest, the body focuses on repairing and regenerating cells, contributing to healthier skin and organ function.

These facts highlight the importance of rest in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health.

The Bible says in Genesis 2:2

“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.”

Even God the creator of all things rested!

When you rest you are completely capable  for the next move, course of action, kids, career, employees and etc

Some of you need to rest because you’ve dealt with so much trauma that you’ve mastered accomplishments but NOT rest(oratin)

Rest as a mother…them kids will be alright!

Rest as a wife…your husband will still love you!

Rest and take that mental health day!

Rest… the money is on the way!

For the up coming year I pray you learn what rest looks like for you.