Do you ever feel drained, even after a full weekend off?

You’re not alone.

Rest isn’t just about doing nothing.

Your Mind Needs a Break Too

Doing nothing often makes us overthink.

We stew on problems.

We worry.

Our mind needs a different kind of rest.

The Power of Active Rest

Enter “active rest.”

Active rest is doing something different from your daily grind.

It’s not about laying on the couch all day.

It’s about changing gears.

A Story

Imagine you’re a fisherman.

Every day, you cast your nets.

It’s hard work.

One day, you decide to carve a small boat.

You’re still working.

But it’s different work.

Your body and mind feel refreshed.

You return to fishing with new energy.

How To Do Active Rest

Cook a new recipe.

Write a short poem.

Take a nature walk.

Do some light gardening.

Each activity breaks your routine.

It gives your mind a different puzzle to solve.

The Takeaway

Active rest recharges you in a way passive rest can’t.

So, next weekend, don’t just sit there.

Do something different.

You’ll be surprised how much more rested you feel.