The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck Sleep When You're Dead Tired (LIVE with Arianna Huffington)
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Jan 27, 2020 
Arianna Huffington, bestselling author and founding CEO of Thrive Global, shares her life-changing experience with sleep deprivation. She discusses the vital connection between sleep and overall happiness, stressing how her wake-up call transformed her perspective on rest. Listeners learn effective sleep rituals and the importance of prioritizing sleep for mental health and productivity. Arianna highlights societal misconceptions around sleeplessness and encourages a cultural shift towards valuing rest for a healthier, more joyful life.
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Arianna's Wake-Up Call
- Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion, breaking her cheekbone.
- Doctors diagnosed her with burnout, a 'civilization's disease'.
Sleep as a Weakness
- Society mistakenly views sleep as optional or for the unambitious.
- This collective delusion equates burnout with success.
The Importance of Sleep
- Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep for full recharging.
- Sleep deprivation drastically increases risks of diabetes, heart disease, stress, and Alzheimer's.
