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Essays on the need to rest, sleep well, and recharge your batteries so you can live the good life.

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How to Find Quiet

Rest Samantha March 24, 2019April 13, 2019 Comments

It is not possible to live a good life alone. However we define “the good life,” it will include other people. To have meaning and purpose in life, we need to work with – and…

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Why you should let yourself be bored

Rest Samantha December 23, 2018March 31, 2019 Comments

Boredom is something we usually try to escape. But there are good reasons to embrace boredom instead.

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You need to play more. Here’s how to do it.

Rest Samantha December 16, 2018March 31, 2019 2 comments

We know how important it is for kids to play. They learn, they make friends, they let off steam. Is it surprising, then, that play is still important for us as we become adults? When…

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Meditation makes you mindful and leads to the good life

Rest Samantha December 11, 2018March 31, 2019 Comments

Meditation has been practiced all over the world. The flavor of meditation that I see most often is based in Buddhist traditions. But all major religions and traditional cultures have some form of meditation that…

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How To Get Enough Rest So You Can Be Awesome

Rest Samantha December 2, 2018April 28, 2019 1 comment

Rest is one of the 7 Foundations, but back when I first wrote about the Foundations 101 series, I didn’t actually mention it. At that time, I was calling this foundation “Sleep“. Sleep is crucial…

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Do you want to sleep better?

Rest Samantha July 22, 2018April 28, 2019 Comments

Today I want to continue the Foundations 101 series and talk about sleep. Do you get enough sleep? Do you think sleep is even that important? Well I’m guessing that since you’re reading an article…

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