Happy Doc Student Podcast
Feeling alone, frustrated, confused? Thinking of throwing in the towel? Founded on the belief that you can realize your dream of becoming a doctor with your sanity, health, and relationships intact, the Happy Doc Student Podcast delivers inspiration through academic wisdom and esoteric insight. It's no secret the doctoral journey is a difficult one, but you're not alone; join us and put more JOY in your journey! Note: Many episodes speak simply to managing the stress of being human...not need to be a doc student to benefit!
Happy Doc Student Podcast
Transform Your Life in Just 30 Minutes a Day: The Power of Mindful Self-Care with Dai Manuel
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In this episode I welcome back Dai Manuel to chat about the "2% Solution" for self-care. We discuss the importance of dedicating 30 minutes daily to personal wellness through movement, meditation, and positive input. Emphasis is placed on the power of small, consistent actions in self-improvement and mental health, while cautioning against the time lost to screen usage. The conversation also touches on the value of intuition and how stillness can help in decision-making and self-awareness.
Highlights:
- Overview of the "2% Solution" for self-care.
- The importance of a non-negotiable 30-minute block for self-care.
- Breaking down the 30 minutes: 15 minutes of purposeful movement, 5 minutes of mindful meditation, and 10 minutes of positive input.
- The significance of the inputs we give to our brain and their long-term effects.
- Tapping into intuition and its benefits for mental health.
- Dai Manuel's take on changing inputs for different life outputs.
- How small steps can lead to larger changes in life.
- The trap of screen time and its impact on our well-being.
- Encouragement for listeners to start making positive changes in their routines - it is an investment in yourself and YOU ARE WORTH IT!
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