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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Burnout Moment That Sparked Change
- Arianna describes hitting her head at her desk in 2007 after working exhaustion led to a broken cheekbone.
- That injury triggered medical diagnosis of burnout and started her life change toward prioritizing sleep.
Sleep Is The Missing Pillar
- Sleep is the third pillar of health alongside exercise and nutrition and has been widely ignored.
- Treat the three like the legs of a stool: all are required for sustainable performance.
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.
