The difference between rest & restoration, why resting alone is not sufficient + a 5 step Neurocycle on how to effectively and sustainably restore your mind & brain

**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In the middle of a global pandemic, the idea of rest seems so…complicated. What is it? How do you do it? How do you find peace when things seem so crazy? In this podcast I talk about the difference between resting to restore versus just resting, why rest alone is often not enough, and how to use a Neurocycle to effectively and sustainably restore your mind & brain Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/rest-versus-restoration OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: PlushCare, a company that makes it easy and simple to find a health professional in your area, which I love, especially with my busy lifestyle! Start your membership today. Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial. BLUblox, the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light. To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code DRLEAF at checkout: blublox.com Ned, my favorite CBD company! To get 15% off your Ned CBD order use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://helloned.com/ PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:50 The difference between rest and restoration 2:16 Why just resting is not enough 2:55 Why we can still feel exhausted even if we have a great self-care routine 4:29 Why we need to take the time to analyze our rest periods and see if they are working for us 6:10 Why it takes 63 days to build a new, sustainable habit 8:00, 21:00 How to use the Neurocycle technique to learn how to rest well and restore 14:20 What is rest? 14:44 What is restoration? 29:45 Steps to take to rest well and recover your strength ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.