The topic of rest falls on different sides of the spectrum. The truth is that while we were all created uniquely, we all require rest. Anne Lamott provides this great reminder, "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." Here are 3 quick principles on finding the sweet spot on rest.

I. Find pockets of time to put the phone away.

In 2007 the iPhone was created. Within a a year or so of the iPhone invention, social media platforms were born. By 2009 we had switched over to an “attention economy.” The average American touches their phone 2,600 times a day. 75% of Americans sleep right next to the phone. The world is fighting for your time and attention. Pay attention to where you spend it. Find a time every week to unplug and disconnect. Put the phone in a drawer for a designated time and find rest for your “inner man.” Peter Drucker said it this way, "Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed."

II. Find a sabbath day.

If you are unfamiliar with the term, it captures the idea of a day of stopping, resting and celebrating. It is a biblical term that is rich in meaning. The practice can be very helpful. History tells us that the first clock tower was erected in 1370 in Germany. In 1879 Thomas Edison created the lightbulb. Prior to these monumental inventions people worked according to the sun. After these inventions people started using time to track work and work through the night because they now had light. This drastically shifted the sleep average from 10 hours a night to 7. Here in the west, we have never recovered. Take a full day off to rest, recharge, refuel and celebrate your wins. Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs.

III. Bring back old school creativity.

Martha Beck once said, "Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting. Never do anything else." Find creative ways offline to spend time with your family, friends and other humans. You might be amazed at how many small events, adventures, activities and things can fill your cup. When I was 24 years old sitting on the front with my father and saying very little did not mean much. Today it brings great joy. Rest up my friends!