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From Depleted to Restored: Which Type of Rest Do You Need Most?

December 02, 2025 • Emily Aborn

Text Emily!

Feeling tired? Drained? Run-down? Exhausted?

Insert your adjective of choice here, and buckle up as we get into the seven reasons WHY your tank might be empty.

I get into Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's 7 Types of Rest, why they're so important as business owners, and simple ways to incorporate them into your workday and life.

The goal is to help you move from depleted to restored by listening to what YOU need most.

Inside the episode:

Why you might still feel tired even after getting a good night's sleep
Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's 7 Types of Rest: Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Social, Physical, Sensory, and Creative
How to incorporate rest into your everyday in simple but meaningful ways
And more!

Links & Resources Mentioned

She Built This Podcast Episode with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

The REST Quiz - Which Type Do You Most Need?

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's Book: Sacred Rest

Karen Kenney's Storytime Hypnosis (one of my favorite forms of rest!)

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About Me & How to Work Together

I’m Emily Aborn, a Small Business Copywriter and host of Small Business Casual. I help small businesses grow with marketing that makes a distinct imprint. I take a big picture approach and genuine connection as I help you step into becoming (and sharing) the real YOU. For fun/downtime, I love reading, writing, hiking with friends, and moments of uninterrupted silence.

Email: emily@emilyaborn.com