The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

TAKING A NO days off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an ...

Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop. But, when it comes to exercise, the experts agree, taking a rest day is essential for both the body and the mind. “You can only train as hard as you recover,” ...

Between making time for work, family, friends, exercise, chores, shopping—the list goes on and on—it can feel like a huge accomplishment to just take a few minutes to read a book or watch TV before ...

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...

Despite slightly reduced working hours, 89% of employees globally face mental health challenges. The key to working sustainably lies in integrating "micro moments" of rest throughout the workday.