Stress is often imagined as feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or on the edge. But for many people, stress doesn’t look like that at all.

Stress doesn’t always show up as panic or feeling on edge. More often, it creeps in quietly, becoming part of daily life until we forget what it feels like not to be stressed.

December is a lot! Celebration, pressure, expectations, and often a pace that feels impossible to keep up with. It’s no wonder so many of us end the year feeling completely drained. But here’s the thing: exhaustion isn’t always about doing too much. Sometimes, we’re simply not giving ourselves the right kind of rest. Rest is more than sleep. More than taking a night off. More than collapsing on the sofa. There are actually seven different types of rest , and understanding th