The ROI of Rest

In sport, recovery days weren’t optional — they were as critical as training. Yet in business, leaders often glorify overwork while treating rest as a luxury. The result? Burnout, errors, and disengagement.

Business lens: Companies with strong wellbeing strategies see a proven ROI — lower absenteeism, higher productivity, and better retention. Creativity is 33% higher after periods of rest.

Personal lens: Adequate rest improves mood, strengthens the immune system, and deepens relationships. You’re less likely to snap at a colleague or a loved one when you’re well-rested.

Tips to reframe rest:

1. For leaders: Schedule recovery the way you schedule meetings. Protect the time, model the behaviour.
2. For employees personally: Replace endless scrolling before bed with 10 minutes of journaling or reading. The mental shift is profound.
3. For everyone: Change your environment occasionally. A different setting — especially in nature — is one of the fastest ways to recharge.

Rest isn’t time wasted. It’s fuel invested. A recharged individual becomes a better professional, and a recharged team becomes a better business.