It’s Okay to Rest
To be a modern-day woman means to be many things, but it doesn’t always include being well-rested. According to Cleveland Clinic, on average, women need more sleep than men. Jena Burgess Singleton became one of the many women who wasn’t receiving enough sleep, so much that it affected her health.
Burgess Singleton then took off three months from her tech job, where she spent 15 years in DEI and customer experience, to focus on herself. During this time, Burgess Singleton was doing low-functioning activities as she worked on calming her nervous system. She spent a lot of time getting herself back to center, and it all revolved around rest.
To inspire other women to take time to rest, Burgess Singleton opened The Rest Spot in the Fall of 2024 in Smyrna, near Atlanta. The women-only private club sits on an acre of land. Burgess Singleton has raised around $170,000 from women investors to bring this idea to fruition.
“I really feel like I’m in my purpose,” said Burgess Singleton…