Sleep Series: Melinda Gates on Sleep, Meditation, and Human Connection
Jan 12, 2021
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Melinda Gates, philanthropist and business woman, joins Arianna to discuss the power of empowering women, deep sleep, centering prayer, overcoming perfectionism, and the importance of human connection in fostering positive change.
Quality sleep strengthens the immune system and mental resilience, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing sleep in times of anxiety and uncertainty.
Centering prayer, gratitude practices, and moments of meditation are micro steps that contribute to overall well-being and personal growth.
Deep dives
Importance of Prioritizing Sleep
Sleep is essential for overall well-being, especially in times of anxiety and uncertainty. It strengthens the immune system and mental resilience. Melinda Gates emphasizes the importance of sleep and how it impacts her daily life. She discusses her strategies for getting quality sleep, such as keeping the lights dim and low, recalling beautiful dreams, and practicing meditation.
Balancing Inner and Outer World
Melinda Gates shares her experience of growing up in a religious household and how it shaped her understanding of faith in action. She highlights the significance of centering prayer and the value of quieting and stilling oneself, both for personal growth and care. Gates emphasizes the importance of micro steps, such as gratitude practices and short moments of meditation, in building overall well-being.
Overcoming Perfectionism and Inner Barriers
Melinda Gates discusses her journey of overcoming perfectionism and the inner barriers that hinder personal and professional growth. She recognizes the need to let go of the pressure to be perfect and emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity. Gates encourages women to free themselves from societal expectations and celebrate their unique selves.
Melinda Gates is a philanthropist, business woman and global advocate for women and girls as the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. She’s also the founder of Pivotal Ventures, a start-up accelerator committed to social progress as well as the author of the bestselling book The Power of Lift.
In this episode, she joins Arianna to discuss how prioritizing sleep, meditation and human connection helps her thrive.