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'Take time in quiet': Melinda French Gates says to spend at least 10 minutes a day on self-care
Melinda French Gates first realized the importance of self-care in early motherhood. In between carpools, when her three kids were napping, and early in the morning, she recognized that she needed time to herself—to allow herself to breathe.
TL;DR
- Melinda French Gates recommends at least 10 minutes of daily self-care, such as meditation or jogging.
- She learned the importance of self-care during early motherhood and after her divorce from Bill Gates.
- French Gates' book, 'The Next Day,' discusses life lessons from transitions and the necessity of taking time for oneself.
- The philanthropist advises embracing discomfort during life changes as a catalyst for growth.
- Work-life balance is increasingly valued by employees and CEOs, though some tech companies, like Google, promote longer work weeks.
- Companies like Crumbl close on Sundays to promote employee family time, contrasting with some Silicon Valley practices.