Many people say “No pain – no gain”. Certainly, pushing yourself can help you achieve your goals. But if you don’t sleep, you will not be healthy. And if you don’t rest, your body can’t reap the benefits of your effort; there is a reason it isn’t recommended to do High Intensity Interval Training every day.
Furthermore, looking after your mental health is a fundamental part of living healthy life. It has long been known there is a link between stress and high blood pressure.
Watch this space as I add in more research into the importance of looking after your body with mental and physical rest.