Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

Sacred Rest examines rest as a vital skill and offers strategies for developing healthier rest habits. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, argues that rest is no longer optional in managing the demands of family, career, and daily stress. The book identifies seven types of rest that Dalton-Smith has found lacking in her clinical practice and research: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, and creative. She explains how deficiency in any of these areas can negatively affect health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. Sacred Rest combines scientific research with personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical guidance. It frames rest as something sacred and worthy of respect, offering readers permission to embrace rest, set boundaries, and seek sanctuary without guilt, shame, or fear.