Tired? You Might Be Resting Wrong

Update: 2025-11-13

Description

In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill dives deep into Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s 7 Types of Rest — an essential framework for anyone heading into the busy holiday season.
If you’ve been feeling tired no matter how much you sleep, this conversation will show you why and how to restore your energy using rest beyond just sleep.

You’ll also hear:

A peek behind Jill’s prep for the MOMentum Conference in Rockland
Exciting updates on the Time Magic Planner (and how to get bulk or staff discounts!)
What’s new from the latest Sip & Connect event

Practical tools to help you manage energy, time, and burnout before the holidays hit hard

💤 The 7 Types of Rest

Physical Rest – Sleep, naps, gentle movement, stretching, yoga

Mental Rest – Brain dumps, journaling, Pomodoro breaks, letting your brain switch off

Emotional Rest – Authentic conversations, stopping people-pleasing, showing up as yourself

Sensory Rest – Quiet, dark spaces, time off screens, guided meditations

Creative Rest – Space for inspiration through art, nature, hobbies, or stillness

Social Rest – Time with energizing people (or time away from draining ones)

Spiritual Rest – Prayer, meditation, gratitude, connection to purpose or higher self

🧭 Resources Mentioned

Time Tune-Up Sessions: Personalized 1:1 sessions to help you build rest and energy into your calendar → Book your Time Tune-Up here
Time Magic Planner: Your seasonal system for energy-aligned productivity → Get your copy or bulk order here
MOMentum Conference (Rockland, ON): Learn more + get tickets here

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Find her book Sacred Rest here

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + why rest is on Jill’s mind
00:45 – The 3 pillars of the Time Magic Framework
02:00 – Preview of the MOMentum Conference + planner updates
03:00 – Sip & Connect recap
04:00 – The 7 Types of Rest introduction
04:45 – 1️⃣ Physical Rest
06:00 – 2️⃣ Mental Rest (and how to brain-dump your overwhelm)
08:00 – 3️⃣ Emotional Rest
09:00 – 4️⃣ Sensory Rest (Jill’s tips for moms and ADHD-friendly resets)
10:45 – 5️⃣ Creative Rest (and why ideas hit in the shower)
12:15 – 6️⃣ Social Rest (and how to choose energizing connections)
14:50 – 7️⃣ Spiritual Rest (and Mellissa Seaman’s “Three Breaths” ritual)
17:00 – Recap of all 7 types
17:15 – How to prepare your energy for the holiday “marathon”
18:00 – Invitation to book a Time Tune-Up or grab your Time Magic Planner
18:40 – Ripple effect: why sharing this episode matters

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