By Kareene Koh
Most of us understand the importance of rest. We know that we should aim for greater balance throughout our lives, take holidays and ensure that we have sufficient downtime. But for a lot of us, that is far easier said than done. To illustrate my point, I am currently on holiday and writing this article. So, as I sit here, mentally abusing myself for continuing to work on my holiday, I felt it was a great time to reflect on the importance of rest, and hence, why I will be shutting down my computer shortly after I have written this.
Rest can take so many different forms and in today’s world is increasingly found in shorter and shorter spurts. There are lots of reasons that we fail to rest ranging from boredom through to over-committing ourselves. But, the fundamental point is that everyone needs a break at times to recharge their batteries. So, here are my tips for ensuring that you get a rest when you need it.
