#162 BITESIZE | Why Rest Is Important and How To Get More | Claudia Hammond

<p>Rest isn’t an indulgence - it’s good for our health, our wellbeing and our productivity.</p><p>Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.'</p><p>Today’s clip is from episode 95 of the podcast with the award-winning broadcaster and author Claudia Hammond.&nbsp;</p><p>In this clip she explains how our attitudes to rest and relaxation have changed and why busyness is often seen as a ‘badge of honour’.&nbsp;Rest seems to be something we do when everything else is done, if there’s time.&nbsp;But our ‘to do lists’ will never be done and we shouldn’t feel guilty about taking some downtime.</p><p>Claudia reveals how to re-frame wasted time as rest time and how to find more opportunities for rest throughout the day.</p><p>Rest means different things for different people, but it can be anything that helps you to relax and switch off.&nbsp;Rest can be active, like running, walking or reading.</p><p>So, find out what works for you and schedule some time for rest to feel the many benefits for your body and mind.</p><p>Show notes and the full podcast are available at <a href="https://drchatterjee.com/why-you-need-more-rest-with-claudia-hammond/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drchatterjee.com/95</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/drchatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/DrChatterjee/</a></p><p>Follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk</a></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health ca