Rest with a generic twist from Day 7 in the classroom

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For some people, rest doesn’t feel restorative and that’s not a mindset issue. It can be genetic.

Certain genetic patterns affect how quickly your nervous system clears stress chemicals like adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol. If you break these down more slowly, your body can stay “on” even when you stop moving.

This is why:

Sitting still can feel uncomfortable

Rest can turn into zoning out or scrolling

Sleep doesn’t always feel refreshing

You feel wired but tired

Your body isn’t resisting rest,it’s still clearing the signal.

Genes involved in stress breakdown, neurotransmitter clearance, and circadian rhythm all influence how easily you downshift after stress. When these pathways are slower, intentional recovery matters more than passive rest.

Day 7 Tool (genetics-friendly rest):

Choose rest that gives your nervous system a clear signal of safety, not just inactivity:

🌿 Gentle movement (slow walk, stretching)

🫁 Slow breathing with longer exhales

😎Natural light exposure earlier in the day

Think regulation, not collapse.

If rest has never felt easy for you, that’s not a flaw/ It's information and it means your body needs supportive rest, not forced stillness 🤍

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