10% Happier with Dan Harris Easy, Evidence-Based Hacks for Fitness | Marielle Segarra
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Jun 4, 2025 
Join Marielle Segarra, a reporter and host of NPR's Life Kit, as she dives into fitness hacks and the importance of play. Discover the concept of 'exercise snacking' for quick bursts of activity and explore tips to combat 'revenge bedtime procrastination.' Marielle shares insights from her cancer journey, highlighting the joy of play in adult life and its role in well-being. She encourages embracing the process of fitness without strict outcomes, so listeners can find balance and enjoyment in their wellness journeys.
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Exercise Snacks for Consistency
- Incorporate small pockets of exercise throughout your day to break up movement into manageable "exercise snacks."
- Pair movement with routine activities to make exercise consistent and reduce excuses.
Movement Sparks Creativity
- Movement during meetings and walks boosts creativity by changing your environment and perspective.
- Our brains evolved to think while moving through nature, linking physical activity to mental clarity.
Joy in Watching a Digging Crab
- Marielle watched a little crab dig a hole for 20 minutes, finding joy and metaphor in the natural process.
- This moment connected to her experience and underscored the wisdom nature offers for personal reflection.
