The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it | Saundra Dalton-Smith

The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it | Saundra Dalton-Smith | TEDxAtlanta

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5 жыл бұрын

Board-certified internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith reveals the real reason why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and the 6 other types of rest available to us in this fast-paced and informative talk.
Physician and award-winning author Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, CBS, and Prevention. Her newest release, ”Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity,” offers groundbreaking insight on the seven types of rest.
Saundra received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Saundra Dalton-Smith is passionate about helping others live their best life, especially the stressed-out and burned-out.
She is both a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Alabama and an award-winning author. Saundra has been featured in outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, CBS, and Prevention. Her newest release,” Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity” offers groundbreaking insight on the seven types of rest.
Saundra received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@craigjohns7665 4 жыл бұрын

LOL everybody here because you are tired?

@ufc556 10 ай бұрын

yes 😢

@Itfeelsmoist 9 ай бұрын

@gyaos6951 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@holasoyjose9683 4 ай бұрын

Noooo dude....It is because all of US feel the same tireness

@annecooper1138 3 ай бұрын

How do you rest during the day when you have to work? Employers are extending working hours to 14hrs in some places. Dr's are expected to be working 24hr shifts..

@sonthibutsalee 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything she's saying but I also think there are parts of our society that have been specifically designed to prevent us from resting in the way she's talking about. Tired people are compliant people.

@mindymac_does_stuff 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're truly spot on with this, when you're exhausted all the time the apathy creeps in, how do you fight for any kind of change when getting groceries feels like an impossible chore?

@beitrissavinsky 2 жыл бұрын

me too!

@m.a.2404 Жыл бұрын

I disagree that tired people are compliant people… I’m physically and emotionally tired all the time, for various reasons … but I assure you … I am an extremely strong person in my opinions and expression and even though I am overwhelmed by other’s expectations in me.. I always find the strength to rise above any comments… and face problems rather than submitting to them… it’s easy to generalise … we are all so very individual as humans ..

@Lulu-99 2 жыл бұрын

I have noticed this conversation becoming more prominent these days. We are finally realizing this mad cycle of living to work, with no real time for actual rest and small moments of joy is leading to such wide spread suffering.

@dustyevans2130 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this a month or so ago and have been making a point of ‘resting’ more during my day. It has really made a difference and given me permission to meet my body’s needs throughout the day. Came back to try and get my head around all the different kinds of rest

@christophermills1733 Жыл бұрын

“Permission”, such a perfect word to use in this context.

@juliajbanks8056 Жыл бұрын

I just watched this last week and I’m already doing things differently

@aleksandral9657 11 ай бұрын

What kinds of rest did you practise? Did you schedule them or just switched to them when you felt like you need a rest?

@irawhitlock1084 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just before watching this I was telling my wife that I think society has confused rest and sleep and that I think there are probably different types of rest for different stressors. Then I came across this video just a few minutes later. Thank you!

@sandracrump Жыл бұрын

She’s right!! I distance from negative family and people who are not positive

@jessiesangster 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here for this. For too long we have been living in a culture that encourages burn out. If we don't take the time to set boundaries and rest, we will continue this awful cycle.

@sandypogson 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I like Ted talks, they bring people with something real and important to say.

@rosemerle540 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100000%

@suebakernottly 4 жыл бұрын

yes me too.

@tonirduran 4 жыл бұрын

How true and this is the perfect example.

@kristianzlee 4 жыл бұрын

and this is a perfect example.

@hasnain-jeelani 4 жыл бұрын

I love seeing this right now, with all this virus stuff I just can't sleep these days.

@festivusfred 2 жыл бұрын

This message is becoming more and more vital as we start to question what it means to have a quality of life. I feel like the pandemic has put this into the spotlight.

@knockitdownagain Жыл бұрын

This is such a good argument for why self-care is so important.

@lisawanderess 2 жыл бұрын

I need all these types of rest all the time! I lost everything to burnout several years ago and it's changed my life completely. I'm now so super wary of pushing myself and being around people is exhausting! But I still struggle to be OK with just "being" and not "producing". The societal messaging is very persistent!

@moanaoloha 2 жыл бұрын

I find it really interesting that most peoples ideas of unwinding include things that just make them more exhausted.

@maevequinn 2 жыл бұрын

haha true.

@taliksharot Жыл бұрын

Amazing that it's taking such an upheaval for us to understand and appreciate the need for actual rest and reflection - not continuously beating ourselves up because we aren't reaching so unattainable target.

@dhdmjs2155 Жыл бұрын

This is a very important talk. Thank you!

@jacquelinebrumbaugh 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful talk, I needed this.

@geraldemery1417 2 жыл бұрын

Saundra, this is so incredibly on point. I am sharing this as my circle is one prone to burnt out and this is EXACTLY why.

@stefblessedinchrist7392 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic talk and solutions!!

@user-ob3hb3ow2i 8 ай бұрын

Just taping into this from a bible study I was doing about entering into His rest. This is so interesting and as a Health & Wellness Coach I believe this is something amazing I can share with my clients. Thank you for this eye-opening conversation on the 7 Types of Rest.

@shrimpdance4761 7 ай бұрын

Matthew 11:28-30 reminded me to watch this again

@maevequinn 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, great talk!

@brynleytalbot778 5 жыл бұрын

As an empath with its associated issues of exhaustion this talk casts light on sleep deprivation. A notepad really works on nights my mind won't turn off. A mental antidote to your mind tossing and turning.

@SaundraDaltonSmith 4 жыл бұрын

It's a simple solution but very effective. Thanks for your input Brynley.

@espiritodeaventura Жыл бұрын

A good tip is also to understand our circadian rhythm. Simply turning off the lights is also very good for our sleep.

@Unknown-ki8yk 2 жыл бұрын

A great TEDx talk. Thank you very much.

@Kubman12345 2 жыл бұрын

That's the talk to which I come back from time to time to remind myself of the right approach to rest and multiplicity of it. I think everyone should do it. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us!

@michealdrozd 2 жыл бұрын

Bookmarking. I need this reminder often

@beitrissavinsky 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing talk, definitely something more people need to be aware of.

@jessiedallen 2 жыл бұрын

YES! We need to share this more and more, in a world where we are told that we will fail unless we strive, we need to be told that we are human and have human needs in order to achieve. If we do not rest, we aren’t living.

@movemetoexcel 2 жыл бұрын

yes we do

@sandracrump Жыл бұрын

Exactly!! We need to de program and re program

@kurstank1953 Жыл бұрын

I saw this talk a few months back and it really changed the way I think about 'rest' - have come back to find the link as I was talking about it with some co-workers who were very intrigued. It's surprising how much we don't know about this stuff!

@timmymckinley 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very smart TED, if you are tired watch this!!!

@hayleychristine19 3 жыл бұрын

She's a wonderful speaker. This is so good.

@Jewels1573 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abundance512 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most inspirational and reality testing talk I have heard in a long time. I will be referring to Dr. Dalton-Smith in my sessions. Thank you Dr. Dalton-Smith!

@yannicarliso 2 жыл бұрын

Very thought provoking.

@robertjnoble 2 жыл бұрын

This was actually such an informative and useful talk! I can't wait to start identifying where I used up the most energy in my day.

@kendrasroom Жыл бұрын

Great talk Saundra, it's definitely time we start re-thinking what relaxation looks like.👍

@liza-zotova 4 жыл бұрын

Oh this is good, this answers a lot of questions.

@khaylamay 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much for this.

@sherryyuanhunter4056 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! It's time for a rest revolution!

@babssinnerd 2 жыл бұрын

What an important message this is. Especially at a time when we are redefining what is important in one's life.

@kirby_colon 4 жыл бұрын

Really good info here, really helps.

@hubert-olszewski 4 жыл бұрын

Some Ted's have gotten all airy fairy, this is solid.

@amritagill1680 Жыл бұрын

Excellent summary of different kinds of rest. So important to make time for this.

@valeriegervais 4 жыл бұрын

Now this is a subject worth hearing about, great talk.

@juanwafford 4 жыл бұрын

It is, and now I can sleep well.

@denisgongolev 4 жыл бұрын

agreed, maybe tonight I can rest

@juanwafford 4 жыл бұрын

@@denisgongolev haha tell me if it works man

@maryyouson4404 4 жыл бұрын

back again watching Val, still can't sleep with all this stress.

@fredbrodersen2734 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if she knew what was coming, sleep and rest are so hard now.

@Vika_Martynova 4 ай бұрын

Дуже цінна інформація в потрібний час - дякую! ❤

@LifestylebyJulia 3 ай бұрын

This is so interesting. I am glad I am learning about this topic.

@hollieb3584 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely speaker. This is so informative and interesting.

@jeace99 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that she didn't mention physical activities. It can help a lot to activate our body to relax our minds

@harshmore6664 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing !!!

@revsshine Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation!

@andreshedberg 2 жыл бұрын

Rest provides time for reflection and recouping. I am so glad that we are finally starting to see the importance of taking time out for ourselves. It's the only hope of us processing.

@izakjakub Жыл бұрын

I am refreshed by the notion we are heading towards - that replenishing our mind, body and spirit is just as important as being productive.

@charlie-s-anger 2 жыл бұрын

This was so needed to see today!

@suebakernottly 2 жыл бұрын

me too!

@dipanjansaha8399 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , Mam !!

@nadiaferchichi 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant talk!

@junipruit 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Saundra! I have been trying to unlearn such myths for a while now and it is really difficult to remind myself rest if productive.

@jeanetteward 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and smart talk.

@SaundraDaltonSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Jeanette.

@moyaresgard 4 жыл бұрын

I know this exhausted feeling too well, what a good talk.

@sandypogson 4 жыл бұрын

me too

@pamcampbell3920 4 жыл бұрын

oh yes I know that feeling

@lisa-lio 4 жыл бұрын

I need to wake up from waking up, I am always tired.

@pamcampbell3920 4 жыл бұрын

@@lisa-lio me too

@johnpederson3085 4 жыл бұрын

I was tired watching this talk haha

@GoogleUser-wz1il 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so seen in so many aspects. Amazing, concise speaker. I feel like I'm speaking to the madame president!

@bethanybutzerthesurfer 2 жыл бұрын

I had never thought about it like this and it is so true!!!

@hkinley55 Жыл бұрын

Yes. This makes sense.

@virgilstox2677 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and empowering

@blueangel7998 2 жыл бұрын

Mmmmmm so interesting!! I'd genuinely never thought about or heard anything like this before!

@kimpno134 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is very informative

@bupechikumbi3082 2 жыл бұрын

Genius Education Zambia team building activity brought me here!

@nonduality7 2 жыл бұрын

lovely, sleep is so important.

@11ThaoNguyen11 2 жыл бұрын

I really needed to hear this right now, there has been TOO MUCH going on.

@eliasbeik7852 Жыл бұрын

100% true. We can’t solve the chronic fatigue by just sleeping. The emotion can’t sleep , it requires some deep correction

@EnglishLearnersHere Жыл бұрын

I so agree with you! Thanks for sharing this very useful and informative presentation!

@justsayin2441 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding talk, and all points, very effective for those suffering from "Fatigue."

@silveriagarza7919 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know what you need to change to get more rest.

@baileyteranirt9528 2 жыл бұрын

I really love her tips for creative rest, can't wait to get some cool inspirational images up in my workspace.

@lynnes1864 Жыл бұрын

I like MC Escher. Most of his stuff is optical illusions so it really draws you in.

@tinycockcroft 4 жыл бұрын

This is me every day tired. Love this talk.

@splaws-fk8sw Жыл бұрын

As a COIVD frontline worker--learning about the different types of rest is revolutionary. I will work on implementing these practices into my day to day. Thank you Saundra

@mariosebok 3 жыл бұрын

Physical, Emotional, Creative, Social, Mental, Spiritual & Sensory Restoration = Rest

@Carpediem12449 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk -thank you!

@smoothsyrups 2 жыл бұрын

This talk def opened up my eyes to why I wake up sometimes feeling exhausted after sleeping a full night. Especially if I have weird bizarre dreams, which I usually do. Technology and always having our phone at our disposal for usage, has its pros and cons but my opinion is there are more cons…one of main reasons I unplugged from the major social media platforms. Just couldn’t do it!

@aprendefutbol244 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor, God bless you, I found the true cause of my exhaustion

@flodavis 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of Sacred Rest, what a perfect talk.

@jacquelinebrumbaugh 4 жыл бұрын

Yes so do i, I wake up so often worried about everything.

@SaundraDaltonSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the talk helpful Flo. Thank you.

@robertlcbranson6834 4 жыл бұрын

I agree Flo, and I am impressed the Doctor replied, most think they are too big to do that.

@sammyllee 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I do too.

@billconconi 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I agree I need that

@lookingupwithwonder 7 ай бұрын

Stumbled across this concept yesterday. My angels must be looking after me. I am currently in some kind of in burnout from full time work in health and single parenting.

@edgartestrada 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be sharing this in hopes those who still judge me for not taking part in this hyper-critical and detrimental conditioning.

@abhipatil4844 2 жыл бұрын

Good one

@simonoshlor 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this on the way to my job in a place that is literally designed for sensory overload. Will definitely be taking the time to close my eyes for a few minutes throughout the day, fingers crossed it works!

@judeblyth3606 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I am watching this tonight again before bed.

@ulisseditaque 4 жыл бұрын

Good talk, got good information from it, now to sleep on it.

@davidhanson8232 4 жыл бұрын

Good to teach kids too.

@levisenns 2 жыл бұрын

The answer!

@vindemour 4 жыл бұрын

Really good and important talk, can't think how many times I woke up just exhausted.

@susanpqpowell 4 жыл бұрын

Me too Vin

@vindemour 4 жыл бұрын

@@susanpqpowell Thanks Sue

@mike-good-ames 2 жыл бұрын

"High achieving, high producing chronically tired burnt out individuals." Well thank you for this horribly accurate description of everyone I know.

@lizsitaraman-foreignerinin7543 Жыл бұрын

"How to Survive Late Stage Capitalism"

@my-own-boss 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought my sleep never felt restful because of circadian rhythm was off but this makes a lot of sense.

@andrea-harrison 2 жыл бұрын

I get this, I do this and yes I am tired so much!

@msamymorin 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, exhausting relationships are what knock me out... but I see without the proper time to rest and reflect instead of just avoiding and keeping on that I play a big role in my burn out.

@nathanclendle 2 жыл бұрын

'sleep and rest are not the same thing' - this is such an obvious statement but I've actually never considered this

@bettygould3679 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this. Im going through such a tough time right now, Im so exhausted every day.

@piperhansard5263 Жыл бұрын

“Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.” ― Margaret Atwood

@graysonmyles 2 жыл бұрын

Why are we never taught about this kind of stuff?? Like how useful would it have been to know the proper methods of resting before you hit your 30's and were just chronically tired all the time!

@annemery885 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!!

@IslamMuhammad 3 жыл бұрын

To the point.

@nothx3299 2 жыл бұрын

I remember growing up people used to say "I need a little r&r" rest and reflection/relaxation - I want to pin point exactly when we stopped putting emphasis on these things!

@lostnlonely669 4 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES, now time for a nap.

@sheilalindsay 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of those talks I knew I needed to hear without knowing I needed to hear. I fully recommend it for those feeling so tired you can't think or move. She is such a wonderful speaker and Doctor, this is a must watch!!!

@andrealfifi 4 жыл бұрын

my words too.