Myleik Teele's Podcast 175: Exploring the Soft Life: Redefining Work and Wellness
Jan 23, 2024
The podcast explores redefining work and wellness, challenging hustle culture and promoting a healthy work environment. They discuss the concept of the 'soft life' beyond spa days and vacations and the importance of slowing down and self-care. They also touch on the challenges of returning to work for mothers and embracing a soft life for marginalized individuals. Additionally, they explore practicing wellness and self-care outside societal expectations and prioritizing self-care in daily life.
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Broaden The Definition Of Soft Life
- The soft life is broader than spa images and must include basic rest and daily care for everyone.
- Dr. Courtney McLunney argues we should expand definitions so softness becomes attainable across social classes.
Pandemic Rewired Priorities Toward Wellbeing
- The pandemic shifted priorities by making health and wellbeing nonnegotiable for many people.
- McLunney links that shift to greater acceptance of slowing down and asking "Am I well today?".
Detroit As Hustle Culture Example
- McLunney describes Detroit as a place where hustle culture emerged from necessity after public services and opportunities vanished.
- That environment produced entrepreneurs who built businesses out of survival and innovation.