Rest is essential for progess

   How we relate to rest. 

  The word rest in America is almost like a four letter word to those who are constantly chasing success at some level. Many people live by the saying, "I'll rest when I'm dead". This non-stop lifestyle often results in a decreased quality of life on a daily basis. We feel being busy is getting things done, yet it can be that we are wasting time in an exhausted state while longing for a break. Applying rest as a task seems counter productive, yet it is the missing essential practice to achieving greatness in any area of life.

   What is rest? 

     A restorative process for the body and mind that is crucial to vitality, as well as optimal mental and physical activity. No one needs to convince us that the body needs sleep. However getting the minimal amount of it on a regular basis will show up as minimal energy. I think of it as a full recharge like a battery. Only then will prime performance be experienced.

   The body 
   The body does alot of work when we give it the sleep we need. From removing toxins to cell rejuvenation,immune system function,  hormone synthesis, and muscle growth, etc. Our heart rate drops as well as our temperature setting the stage for calm and renew.  When we don't allow this to take place we fatigue every cell in our body. Proper rest sets the stage for optimal physical condition, and can be this difference in achieving the high status of performance for athletes. Millions of dollars are made in countless energy supplements that tax your body. Sleep is free, and the best defense against fatigue. Simplicity will always provide what you need.

    The brain
    The brain also does a complex amount of resoration when we sleep.  Removing waste, supporting memory storage,  learning capacity,  hormone function, and influences mood, appetite and libido.  Over a period of time sleep deprivation will result in inability to process information, store it, and slow down our response time in thinking as well as motor skills. This robs us of our critical thinking, capacity for creativity, and decision making to name a few. Surely being more attentive on a daily basis allows us to enjoy more, because we can think clearly. The mind that is rested can function and continue to amaze us. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. Sleep awaits the weary mind. Setting the stage for progress can be achieved by sleep.

   Making sleep a priority 
   
   If you are some one that desires to lead a successful life it is certain that you have a relationship with discipline.  You make time for things you find crucial to improvement, this is definitely a relaxing task. Think of rest as the foundation of all you build. It creates stillness and strength.  Treat your body better than your smart phone, charge up.