Radio Headspace Real Self-Care Tips from Dr. Laurie Santos
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Jun 20, 2025 Dr. Laurie Santos redefines self-care, moving beyond bubble baths to emphasize the importance of challenging activities that foster personal growth. She highlights how engaging in acts of kindness can boost happiness more effectively than typical relaxation methods. The role of mindfulness in enhancing leisure activities is also discussed, promoting a deeper sense of well-being. Plus, learn how sleep health, particularly magnesium's benefits, plays a crucial role in overall wellness.
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Challenging Leisure Beats Relaxation
- Leisure activities that challenge us bring more joy than purely relaxing ones.
- Activities that create flow, a state of engagement and challenge, promote greater happiness.
Volunteer Acts Boost Happiness
- Boost your happiness by voluntarily doing kind acts for others rather than just for yourself.
- Ensure that helping others feels voluntary to avoid burnout and cynicism.
Mindfulness Improves Self-Care Choices
- Use scientific knowledge to motivate healthier leisure choices, even when intuition suggests otherwise.
- Practice mindfulness to notice how activities make you feel and choose those that increase happiness.