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How to Make Rest Productive

December 22, 2025

In this conversation, Melissa Eich discusses the critical importance of rest for our physical and mental well-being.

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I'm a Registered Nurse turned Functional health, mindset, and weight-loss resistance coach. I use a root-cause approach to healing your body, understanding your mind and embracing your emotional body to learn what is blocking you from losing weight and keeping it off. 

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Keywords
rest, self-care, body awareness, productivity, mental health, exhaustion, recovery, wellness, hormonal balance, mindfulness

Summary
In this conversation, Melissa Eich discusses the critical importance of rest for our physical and mental well-being. She emphasizes that true rest is not merely the absence of activity but a necessary component for recovery and health. Melissa shares her personal struggles with productivity and the societal pressures that often lead to neglecting self-care. She provides insights into recognizing the signs of exhaustion and practical steps to incorporate restorative practices into daily life. The conversation encourages listeners to redefine their relationship with rest and to prioritize it as an essential part of their health journey.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Rest
08:58 Understanding Productive Rest
16:47 Recognizing Signs Your Body Needs Rest
27:32 Planning for Rest in Your Life

Thanks for listening! I’ll see you next week for another episode of Mindfully Well with Mel.

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