Health

Science And The Bible Agree—A Weekly Day Of Rest Is Good For You

We are human beings, not human doings, and definitely not machines. We need to rest and recharge our batteries because the saying is true: you can’t pour from an empty cup.

By Anna Hugoboom4 min read
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We’re always on the go, on to the next business deal or project, booking the next trip, cramming tons in a day on top of an already filled schedule, then making sure we don't have FOMO on the weekends by getting in plenty of social time. No wonder the majority of adults are exhausted – 89% of Americans have suffered burnout in the past year! And not to mention, the majority of people are almost always using their digital devices in some way or other, which is taxing on the brain. People aren’t letting themselves take a break and use restorative rest time, which then also makes them more susceptible to catching whatever sickness is going around.