Sleep Series: Lindsey Stirling on Getting a Good Night's Rest
Jan 12, 2021
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Lindsey Stirling, violinist and mental health advocate, joins Arianna to discuss managing her health today by limiting screens and social media, and prioritizing a good night's rest. They also touch on identity, relationships, spirituality, managing social media addiction, finding inner strength and confidence, and recognizing inner worth and value.
Prioritizing sleep is essential for maintaining mental resilience, especially during times of anxiety and uncertainty.
Taking breaks from social media and setting boundaries are crucial for protecting mental health and combatting the comparison culture online.
Deep dives
Importance of Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep is essential for overall well-being, especially during times of anxiety and uncertainty. Lindsey Sterling, a violinist and mental health advocate, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep in order to maintain mental resilience. She shares how she focuses on reconnecting with herself by stripping away external roles and embracing her core values, spirituality, and acts of service.
Dealing with Social Media
Lindsey discusses the challenges of social media and the comparison culture it can create. She emphasizes the need for breaks from social media and setting boundaries to protect mental health. Lindsey highlights the importance of focusing on positive influences and evaluating the impact of what we consume online.
Finding Confidence and Self-Worth
Lindsey reflects on her journey of building confidence and resilience. She shares the importance of recognizing and challenging negative self-talk and cultivating self-worth from within. Through practices like gratitude journaling and visualization, Lindsey emphasizes the power of actively working on mental well-being.
Lindsey Stirling is a violinist, dancer, choreographer and mental health advocate who's been vocal about her struggles with eating disorders and depression, and her journey to recovery.
She joins Arianna to talk about how she manages her health today, from limiting screens and social media, to getting a good night’s rest.