The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it | Saundra Dalton-Smith | TEDxAtlanta
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- Board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith reveals the real reason why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and the 6 other types of rest available to us in this fast-paced and informative talk.
Physician and award-winning author Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, CBS, and Prevention. Her newest release, ”Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity,” offers groundbreaking insight on the seven types of rest.
Saundra received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out.
She is both a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Alabama and an award-winning author. Saundra has been featured in outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, CBS, and Prevention. Her newest release,” Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity” offers groundbreaking insight on the seven types of rest.
Saundra received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I have noticed this conversation becoming more prominent these days. We are finally realizing this mad cycle of living to work, with no real time for actual rest and small moments of joy is leading to such wide spread suffering.
I watched this a month or so ago and have been making a point of ‘resting’ more during my day. It has really made a difference and given me permission to meet my body’s needs throughout the day. Came back to try and get my head around all the different kinds of rest
“Permission”, such a perfect word to use in this context.
I just watched this last week and I’m already doing things differently
What kinds of rest did you practise? Did you schedule them or just switched to them when you felt like you need a rest?
I agree with everything she's saying but I also think there are parts of our society that have been specifically designed to prevent us from resting in the way she's talking about. Tired people are compliant people.
I think you're truly spot on with this, when you're exhausted all the time the apathy creeps in, how do you fight for any kind of change when getting groceries feels like an impossible chore?
me too!
I disagree that tired people are compliant people…
I’m physically and emotionally tired all the time, for various reasons
… but I assure you …
I am an extremely strong person in my opinions and expression and even though I am overwhelmed by other’s expectations in me..
I always find the strength to rise above any comments…
and face problems rather than submitting to them…
it’s easy to generalise … we are all so very individual as humans ..
LOL everybody here because you are tired?
yes 😢
No
Yes
Noooo dude....It is because all of US feel the same tireness
How do you rest during the day when you have to work? Employers are extending working hours to 14hrs in some places. Dr's are expected to be working 24hr shifts..
Yes! Just before watching this I was telling my wife that I think society has confused rest and sleep and that I think there are probably different types of rest for different stressors. Then I came across this video just a few minutes later. Thank you!
This message is becoming more and more vital as we start to question what it means to have a quality of life. I feel like the pandemic has put this into the spotlight.
I'm here for this. For too long we have been living in a culture that encourages burn out. If we don't take the time to set boundaries and rest, we will continue this awful cycle.
This is why I like Ted talks, they bring people with something real and important to say.
I agree 100000%
yes me too.
How true and this is the perfect example.
and this is a perfect example.
I love seeing this right now, with all this virus stuff I just can't sleep these days.
She’s right!! I distance from negative family and people who are not positive
I'm surprised that she didn't mention physical activities. It can help a lot to activate our body to relax our minds
I need all these types of rest all the time! I lost everything to burnout several years ago and it's changed my life completely. I'm now so super wary of pushing myself and being around people is exhausting! But I still struggle to be OK with just "being" and not "producing". The societal messaging is very persistent!
I find it really interesting that most peoples ideas of unwinding include things that just make them more exhausted.
haha true.
Some Ted's have gotten all airy fairy, this is solid.
Amazing that it's taking such an upheaval for us to understand and appreciate the need for actual rest and reflection - not continuously beating ourselves up because we aren't reaching so unattainable target.
As an empath with its associated issues of exhaustion this talk casts light on sleep deprivation. A notepad really works on nights my mind won't turn off. A mental antidote to your mind tossing and turning.
It's a simple solution but very effective. Thanks for your input Brynley.
This is such a good argument for why self-care is so important.
A good tip is also to understand our circadian rhythm. Simply turning off the lights is also very good for our sleep.
YES! We need to share this more and more, in a world where we are told that we will fail unless we strive, we need to be told that we are human and have human needs in order to achieve. If we do not rest, we aren’t living.
yes we do
Exactly!! We need to de program and re program
Just taping into this from a bible study I was doing about entering into His rest. This is so interesting and as a Health & Wellness Coach I believe this is something amazing I can share with my clients. Thank you for this eye-opening conversation on the 7 Types of Rest.
Matthew 11:28-30 reminded me to watch this again
Brilliant! It's time for a rest revolution!
Bookmarking. I need this reminder often
This is a very smart TED, if you are tired watch this!!!
100% true. We can’t solve the chronic fatigue by just sleeping. The emotion can’t sleep
, it requires some deep correction
Beautiful talk, I needed this.
Fantastic talk and solutions!!
She's a wonderful speaker. This is so good.
Love this, great talk!
"High achieving, high producing chronically tired burnt out individuals." Well thank you for this horribly accurate description of everyone I know.
"How to Survive Late Stage Capitalism"
That's the talk to which I come back from time to time to remind myself of the right approach to rest and multiplicity of it. I think everyone should do it. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us!
Now this is a subject worth hearing about, great talk.
It is, and now I can sleep well.
agreed, maybe tonight I can rest
@@denisgongolev haha tell me if it works man
back again watching Val, still can't sleep with all this stress.
I wonder if she knew what was coming, sleep and rest are so hard now.
Oh this is good, this answers a lot of questions.
This is a very important talk. Thank you!
Very thought provoking.
Thank you!
thank you so much for this.
A great TEDx talk. Thank you very much.
Saundra, this is so incredibly on point. I am sharing this as my circle is one prone to burnt out and this is EXACTLY why.
Amazing talk, definitely something more people need to be aware of.
What an important message this is. Especially at a time when we are redefining what is important in one's life.
What a lovely speaker. This is so informative and interesting.
I am refreshed by the notion we are heading towards - that replenishing our mind, body and spirit is just as important as being productive.
I saw this talk a few months back and it really changed the way I think about 'rest' - have come back to find the link as I was talking about it with some co-workers who were very intrigued. It's surprising how much we don't know about this stuff!
Great talk Saundra, it's definitely time we start re-thinking what relaxation looks like.👍
Excellent summary of different kinds of rest. So important to make time for this.
I had never thought about it like this and it is so true!!!
This was actually such an informative and useful talk! I can't wait to start identifying where I used up the most energy in my day.
Yes. This makes sense.
Дуже цінна інформація в потрібний час - дякую! ❤
Rest provides time for reflection and recouping. I am so glad that we are finally starting to see the importance of taking time out for ourselves. It's the only hope of us processing.
Brilliant talk!
This is so interesting. I am glad I am learning about this topic.
Good to know what you need to change to get more rest.
What a beautiful and smart talk.
Thanks for the kind words, Jeanette.
Really good info here, really helps.
Thank you doctor, God bless you, I found the true cause of my exhaustion
I feel so seen in so many aspects. Amazing, concise speaker. I feel like I'm speaking to the madame president!
I know this exhausted feeling too well, what a good talk.
me too
oh yes I know that feeling
I need to wake up from waking up, I am always tired.
@@lisa-lio me too
I was tired watching this talk haha
This is the most inspirational and reality testing talk I have heard in a long time. I will be referring to Dr. Dalton-Smith in my sessions. Thank you Dr. Dalton-Smith!
lovely, sleep is so important.
This was so needed to see today!
me too!
I really needed to hear this right now, there has been TOO MUCH going on.
Physical, Emotional, Creative, Social, Mental, Spiritual & Sensory Restoration = Rest
I'll be sharing this in hopes those who still judge me for not taking part in this hyper-critical and detrimental conditioning.
Brilliant Saundra! I have been trying to unlearn such myths for a while now and it is really difficult to remind myself rest if productive.
I'm watching this on the way to my job in a place that is literally designed for sensory overload. Will definitely be taking the time to close my eyes for a few minutes throughout the day, fingers crossed it works!
Thank you so much , Mam !!
Mmmmmm so interesting!! I'd genuinely never thought about or heard anything like this before!
Excellent presentation!
Outstanding talk, and all points, very effective for those suffering from "Fatigue."
Stumbled across this concept yesterday.
My angels must be looking after me.
I am currently in some kind of in burnout from full time work in health and single parenting.
This talk def opened up my eyes to why I wake up sometimes feeling exhausted after sleeping a full night. Especially if I have weird bizarre dreams, which I usually do. Technology and always having our phone at our disposal for usage, has its pros and cons but my opinion is there are more cons…one of main reasons I unplugged from the major social media platforms. Just couldn’t do it!
Amazing !!!
I really love her tips for creative rest, can't wait to get some cool inspirational images up in my workspace.
I like MC Escher. Most of his stuff is optical illusions so it really draws you in.
Nice and empowering
Genius Education Zambia team building activity brought me here!
“Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.” ― Margaret Atwood
As a COIVD frontline worker--learning about the different types of rest is revolutionary. I will work on implementing these practices into my day to day. Thank you Saundra
I so agree with you! Thanks for sharing this very useful and informative presentation!
Excellent talk -thank you!
Yup, exhausting relationships are what knock me out... but I see without the proper time to rest and reflect instead of just avoiding and keeping on that I play a big role in my burn out.
I always thought my sleep never felt restful because of circadian rhythm was off but this makes a lot of sense.
Wow this is very informative
This is me every day tired. Love this talk.
Why are we never taught about this kind of stuff?? Like how useful would it have been to know the proper methods of resting before you hit your 30's and were just chronically tired all the time!
I love the idea of Sacred Rest, what a perfect talk.
Yes so do i, I wake up so often worried about everything.
Glad you found the talk helpful Flo. Thank you.
I agree Flo, and I am impressed the Doctor replied, most think they are too big to do that.
Yes I do too.
Oh I agree I need that
Good to teach kids too.
Good talk, got good information from it, now to sleep on it.
Oh I am watching this tonight again before bed.
I remember growing up people used to say "I need a little r&r" rest and reflection/relaxation - I want to pin point exactly when we stopped putting emphasis on these things!
'sleep and rest are not the same thing' - this is such an obvious statement but I've actually never considered this
The answer!
Really good and important talk, can't think how many times I woke up just exhausted.
Me too Vin
@@susanpqpowell Thanks Sue
I get this, I do this and yes I am tired so much!
Good one
I needed this. Im going through such a tough time right now, Im so exhausted every day.
She described me or how I am exactly in the first 10 seconds.
This is one of those talks I knew I needed to hear without knowing I needed to hear. I fully recommend it for those feeling so tired you can't think or move. She is such a wonderful speaker and Doctor, this is a must watch!!!
my words too.
To the point.
Here because of TBI, never felt fatigue like in my life. Nuero fatigue ao its a little different, but I still use the same ways to cope daily
Sleep isnt one only Power of rest, thankyou.