TRAINED Arianna Huffington | Why You Need to Care About Self-Care
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Sep 6, 2018 
Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and CEO of Thrive Global, shares her journey from burnout to balance. She emphasizes that success shouldn't just be about busyness; instead, it should include well-being and quality sleep as its core pillars. Huffington discusses the impact of technology on our focus and presents practical microsteps for sustainable behavior change. She advocates redefining success through health, wisdom, and community, moving beyond the conventional metrics of money and power.
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Aim For Your Sleep Sweet Spot
- Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep unless you have a rare genetic mutation that needs less.
- Know your personal sweet spot (Arianna aims for eight hours) and prioritize it for productivity and joy.
Set Clear Phone Boundaries
- Set boundaries with your phone to protect recharging time and presence with family.
- Charge devices outside the bedroom and avoid phone use during meals or playtime.
Science Plus Consequences Drive Awareness
- Awareness about sleep rose because sleep science improved and the health casualties of burnout accumulated.
- Rising rates of disease and mental health problems made the costs of neglecting sleep undeniable.
