7 types of rest (& gifts)
If January is Wellness Month, we thought we'd take you on a journey to relaxation by breaking down the 7 types of rest, according to American researcher & physician Saundra Dalton-Smith. 🩺
By: Sylvia Tessier
Physical well-being 🏃🏼♀️
Le Body is our primary tool for interacting with the world. Between a balanced diet, regular physical activity & restful sleep, there are a multitude of simple ways to take care of it. Taking a few minutes each day to move, stretch or practice a physical activity we enjoy can truly transform our energy & mood.
Our miracle product -> Knitted throw
Mental well-being 🧘🏻♀️
Le Mental well-being plays a central role in our equilibrium. Taking the time to refocus, practicing mindfulness, or nourishing our minds with positive & inspiring thoughts can strengthen our resilience in the face of everyday challenges. Meditation & reading are wonderful ways to cultivate tranquility & broaden our intellectual horizons. Meditation & reading are wonderful ways to cultivate tranquility & broaden our intellectual horizons.
Our miracle product -> Buddha head
Emotional well-being ✍🏼
Nos Emotions are a fundamental part of who we are. Accepting them & learning to manage them with kindness is essential for our inner peace. Expressing your emotions in a healthy way, whether through words, writing or art, allows you to free yourself & connect with yourself.
Our miracle product -> Carnet de notes Séléné
Social well-being 🫂
Human beings are social by nature. Spending time with loved ones, nurturing genuine relationships & sharing convivial moments nourish the soul. Whether it's catching up with friends, spending time with family or participating in community activities, the social aspect of our well-being is a powerful vector of happiness.
Our miracle product -> Game “Around a bottle with friends”.
Creative well-being 🎨
Creativity isn't just for artists. It can be found in every act of daily life: cooking, gardening, tinkering, singing, drawing... Letting yourself express your ideas & emotions through creative projects, however modest, opens doors to an incomparable form of inner freedom.
Our miracle product -> Sesame textured crockery set
Spiritual well-being 🌱
Whether we practice a religion or not, spiritual well-being is about the quest for meaning, the connection to something greater than oneself. It's about finding a sense of coherence & direction in one's own life. Contemplation, meditation or volunteer work can nurture this dimension.
Our miracle product -> Hanging planter
Sensory well-being 🍉
The five senses are our windows on the world. Taking the time to savor a meal, marvel at nature, breathe deeply, listen to music or feel a texture under your fingers can be an immense source of well-being. Our senses are powerful tools for anchoring us in the present moment & connecting us to our environment.
Our miracle product -> Illumi Electric Diffuser
We encourage you to take a moment each day to refocus & choose one or more practices that will boost your overall well-being. The path to happiness is sometimes simple, but it starts with a small gesture of kindness towards yourself.