Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith Summary
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In "Sacred Rest," Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith reveals why sleep isn't enough - we need seven distinct types of rest. Did you know feeling exhausted despite sleeping well could indicate a specific rest deficit? Discover the science-backed restoration method that's transforming how industry leaders approach burnout.
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When Exhaustion Becomes Your Compass
Picture a successful physician collapsed on her hardwood floor, surrounded by all the trappings of achievement-thriving practice, beautiful family, picture-perfect life-yet completely empty inside. This wasn't a dramatic breakdown but a quiet surrender, what she calls "sloppy peace" washing over her depleted body. Here's the kicker: she was sleeping eight hours a night. The problem wasn't lack of sleep. It was something our culture has completely forgotten how to do. We've been sold a lie that sleep equals rest. But you can log your eight hours and still wake up feeling like you've run a marathon in your dreams. The truth? Sleep is just one narrow slice of what our bodies, minds, and souls actually need. We're walking around with what amounts to a rest deficit-not a sleep deficit-and no amount of melatonin or weighted blankets will fix it. This realization sparked a revolution in understanding human restoration, one that's resonated with thousands who've tried everything yet still feel perpetually drained.
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