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277. The 6 Types of Rest (And Why Sleep Isn't Enough)
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- On Your Terms®
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- Feb 23, 2026
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- 2417
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Summary
If you’re building a business, doing “all the right things,” and still feel exhausted even after a full night of sleep… this episode is for you. So many entrepreneurs think rest is something you earn later — after the launch, after the revenue goal, after things finally feel “stable.” And that belief keeps you stuck in a cycle of pushing, white-knuckling, and wondering why you’re burned out even though you technically love your work. I’m breaking down the 6 different types of rest, why sleep alone won’t fix burnout, and how I’ve been intentionally weaving more play, creativity, and relief into my life and business — without stepping away from work entirely. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why sleep isn’t the kind of rest most business owners actually need The 6 types of rest and how burnout can show up even when you “love what you do” How pressure, grief, and mental load quietly drain your energy What it looks like to rest while building — not after Simple ways to add more joy, play, and creativity into your everyday life Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Get Sam's Book " When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy" Taking a Gap Year as an Entrepreneur: My Year of Letting Go in 2026 Subscribe to Sam's Substack Beyond Business Leslie Stephens' Substack American Psychological Association - Types of rest Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Sam on YouTube Subscribe to Sam's Substack , Beyond Business Take Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business" DISCLAIMER