Regular Rest Can Help You Reset For Autumn

With the busy Summer over and Autumn getting into full swing, it’s crucial to take time to rest and reset. Regular rest is an important aspect of a healthy life, and reflexology can be a component in helping you recharge physically, mentally and emotionally.

So many of us are caught in the daily grind of ongoing stress, through our work and family life and all the small stressors that happen constantly throughout our day. This increases our stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, and we’ve all experienced the immediate impact of these – heart racing, increase pulse and blood pressure, faster breathing, feeling hot or sweaty, headaches, aches and pains or digestive issues.

Normally when your stress levels decrease and your body returns to its rest state, these stress hormones return to your normal. However, the constant stressors of modern life mean that often we do not get a chance to return to rest, which, over time, can have a negative impact on our health. Also, if we’re in a constant state of stress, this can impact our physical and mental health over many years.

The Physical Benefits of Rest

This constant stress and being in “fight or flight” mode for extended periods can affect our digestive system, blood pressure, reproductive system, hormone balance and immune system. This makes us more susceptible to illness and a wide range of other health problems.  

It is therefore important to get regular rest. Slowing down, and taking regular breaks throughout the day, as well as implementing regular rest into our daily routines helps to reduce cortisol levels, support hormone balance and improves immune function. This means that regular rest can help prevent injuries and reduce muscle pain and tension, improve digestion, improve cardiovascular health and overall help reduce the risks of serious health problems.

Moving our body into the “rest and digest” state can have many positive physical impacts.

Reflexology can help with this by promoting better sleep and stress reduction which are great ways to help your body relax.

Mental and Emotional Reset

Stress, anxiety and burnout can affect us all, especially when balancing work, family and personal life.

The benefits of regular are rest for our mental and emotional health are wide, including improved mood, better concentration and memory, reducing depression and anxiety. Getting regular rest can also help us sleep better, which can have a positive impact on our physical, mental and emotional states.

Rest comes in many forms like listening to music, deep breathing or more active rest like walking or yoga. Reflexology is also a great way to take some time out to rest and can be a powerful tool for mental clarity and emotional wellbeing. It can help you switch off and forget everything, which is a necessary thing to do every now and then. The fact that you've taken the time to schedule reflexology, and given yourself the permission to rest, can also increase the benefits.

Planning for rest

Many of us take rest for granted, and it generally isn’t something we plan into our everyday lives. But doing this can ensure that we actually take the time out when we need it, before our bodies make us rest. Some tips to make sure you get your rest

-            Schedule rest in your calendar daily

-            Say no to things that will take away from your rest time

-            Try to get some time outside everyday

-            Go gadget/screen free a few hours before bed

-            Do regular activities that fill your cup

How Reflexology encourages self-care

Regular self-care rituals are an important part of your life. Reflexology offers you dedicated time to unwind and to let someone else take care of you for a while. Reflexology can help induce a deep state of relaxation, allowing your body the chance to reset and repair. It can release the tension in your body, aid better sleep, help improve your mood and generally promote your wellbeing.

As we go into the colder months make reflexology a regular part of your routine, so that you’re feeling your best this Autumn and Winter.