Rest comes not from the quantity but from the quality of sleep.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rest is determined by the quality of sleep, not the amount of time spent sleeping.
- In plain terms
- Sleep well, not just long, to feel rested.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on sleep quality over quantity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you sleep well or just long?
- What affects your sleep quality?
Another view
Some people need more time to rest regardless of quality.
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