When was the Last time you had a Good Rest?
By poohgal
@poohgal (6845)
Singapore
July 8, 2008 10:02am CST
Most of us are busy with work, studies and etc everyday. We are so busy that we hardly have any time to Rest.
Due to our stressful and busy lifestyle, even if we are given the opportunity to Rest, sometimes we actually choose Not to. Some will usually pack their free time with lots of activities like outings with friends, clubbing, watching movies, shopping and etc.
Even though weekends/public holidays are supposed to be for Rest, many of us are still busy with either work or some other activities.
I was reflecting on my Life a while ago and I noticed that I have not had a Good Rest in ages. 
In my definition, a Good Rest means Mental and Emotional tranquility.
Even though I do go on vacation at least once a year, I still do not feel it was a good Rest. During my last few vacations, my mind was always preoccupied with work and family matters. I did enjoy my vacations but I feel that I could have enjoy them even more.
The last time I had a really Good Rest was 4 years ago. It was during the school holidays and I went to Japan. That was the last time I felt like I was really Resting. I felt relaxed and free from troubles. I came back feeling re energized and happy. 
How about you? When was the Last time you had a Good Rest?
Please do share.
Have a good Rest.
In my definition, a Good Rest means Mental and Emotional tranquility.
Even though I do go on vacation at least once a year, I still do not feel it was a good Rest. During my last few vacations, my mind was always preoccupied with work and family matters. I did enjoy my vacations but I feel that I could have enjoy them even more.
The last time I had a really Good Rest was 4 years ago. It was during the school holidays and I went to Japan. That was the last time I felt like I was really Resting. I felt relaxed and free from troubles. I came back feeling re energized and happy.
How about you? When was the Last time you had a Good Rest?
Please do share.
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27 responses
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
9 Jul 08
I dun consider going for holidays as resting.. Because alot of stress and troubles will start to surface after the holiday.. My idea of resting and re-energize myself, is to make sure that i need not have to worry about anything during and after my rest.. hehe ^_^ Thus, just a good sleep thru the weekend is more than enough for me.. haha
@welikemoney (383)
• United States
12 Jul 08
Well, I had a pretty decent rest a few weeks ago but it was medication induced, haha. Nothing like a muscle relaxer to knock you out for the night! Other than that, I would have to say it was last summer when my husband and I were in Hawaii for our anniversary. The hotel was comfortable and we slept with the sliding glass door open to let the breeze from the ocean in. It was wonderful!
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
11 Jul 08
welll my good rest... well that would be aloooong time ago when I finished my 3d medical course.. then i went to a resort on the eastern coast of the mediterrenain and spent 2 weeks enjoying sunshine.. sea.. fish... and lots and lots of parties and even when we slept it was so relaxing... I hope i get to have such a break once again.. coz i really really need it!
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@Elixiress (3878)
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11 Jul 08
I have had a good rest today. I have been off work all week, but I have been doing things with friends and family, until today where I have just sat watched TV and surfed on the internet as well eating and drinking. It has been a nice relaxing day, but sadly I have work again tomorrow.
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@Hayley_N (525)
• Argentina
11 Jul 08
I sleep good every night. I've almost perfected shutting my thoughts completely down. So I don't get those racy thoughts keeping me up, forcing me to toss and turn with worry and untrue conversational thought that will never prelude its nasty head into real life.
Zzzzzzz
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@AshleyHasan (1024)
• India
9 Jul 08
I am presently taking rest for my self because I am out of work right now, I am enjoying with my children.
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
9 Jul 08
Last night. I had the best sleep I have had in a long time. I went to bed at 10 pm and I slept till 7am . That is 9 hours sleep. I don't know when I last slept that long. And it sure does feel good to get up this morning and not be sleepy or tired. That doesn't happen enough for me. I guess I could go to bed earlier and I plan on it, but something always happens that I don't get to bed till later. But last night I had the opportunity to go to bed early so I did and I am glad for it this morning.
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@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
9 Jul 08
I try to rest every Sunday.
The most I do is go to church and maybe stop over at the supermarket for a few very necessary items and thats it. I hardly even go out for entertainment on Sundays.
I found that this is good therapy and you feel better during the coming week for it.
Its a good idea to rest every Sunday.
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@meiyeec511 (405)
• Malaysia
9 Jul 08
I forgot hw long I did not take a good rest. My good rest's definition is at home, I can sleep and eat for whole day, after eat then sleep, after sleep eat again.
But Don't know how long I did not do so. Nowadays, I don't even free to take an afternoon nap, feel tired.
May be later will take leave, then go back to hometown eat n sleep like that to take a really good rest.
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@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
9 Jul 08
Gee !!
poohgal ,
I can't remember the last time I had one of those really good sleeps . I would have to say when I was on vacation over the fall ( october ) . The hotel bed was plush and so comfy and they had a spa in the room . Now that was a nice relaxing trip .
@MrHappyAsthma (212)
• United States
9 Jul 08
Well, from a teenage, I get a good rest on the weekends when I'm not working and I just lie around, watch TV, play video games and such. After a weekend like this I am rested enough to get back to work the next day.
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@baebieDARNA30 (788)
• Philippines
9 Jul 08
the last time i had a very good rest was two days ago. i was able to sleep for eleven straight hours. im so happy that time because when i wake up, i was so active and alert. i was also able to do good in school since i had my mind rested for a long time. i noticed it was easy for me to keep in mind all that i have learned in school, and i can recall those things immediately.
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@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
9 Jul 08
Every Sunday is my rest day..So I can sleep anytime and I can rest to the max.. I love sleeping.. Every time its my rest day,I'll just sleep for the whole day since if I have a job, I can sleep so long.. Sometimes, if I have an extra money were going to the mall to have some fun... I love Sunday because I can relax to the max...
@risris24 (712)
• United States
9 Jul 08
Saturday evening and Sunday were the best sleep days I've had in a long time. I have not been sleeping well, and worked on Saturday, early so when I came home I passed out on my friends couch and wound up waking up for just a little while and then went in bed and drove home early the next morning and went right back into bed and slept until 2:30 pm, haven't done that in years.
@zion45 (70)
• United States
9 Jul 08
The last time I got a good rest was before I had children. I dont think I wll ever rest that way again. Because even in my sleep I worry about them. I find that I wake up in the night to check on them. This started when they were babies. Now my oldest is 13 and I still check on him. So I know I will never get a good rest again. I will always be worried about them.
@berniebky (12)
• China
9 Jul 08
you are so right! last time i had a good rest was also four years ago on my vacation in Hangzhou, may be the most beautiful city in China. now it's harder and harder to havre a good rest, you just could throw the work and family matters out of your mind!
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