As mentioned in a previous article , I don’t believe in work-life balance. Instead I believe in work-life alignment. When it comes to rest, I don’t think letting your mind go empty while your body is lying on a sofa as real “rest”. “Rest” is a poorly understood subject, and why many people often feel so tired even if they “rest” a lot. Letting your mind run free is the quickest path to exhaustion Most people tend to define rest as: Lounging on the sofa or laying in bed Doing nothing (is that even possible?) “Netflix and chill” Not doing chores And while your body is in a relaxed posture your mind isn’t. Rest is a mental activity, not just a physical one. When you engage in the activities like those in the list above, you encourage mental activity that is counterproductive to rest. Mindlessly watching television, browsing the internet or reading tweets isn’t mindless at all. This type of mental engagement and stimulation can actually leave you more tired than you were ini