Published Nov 19, 2019

Speak With Your Heart And Create a Big Life With Cleo Wade and Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes and Cleo Wade dive into the essentials of self-care and mental health, revealing powerful habits and mantras for self-worth and emotional healing, while challenging societal norms around men's emotional needs and expression.
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  • Self-Care

    Cleo Wade redefines self-care by highlighting its simplicity and accessibility. She believes that self-care doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming; it can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths or organizing your finances 1. Cleo also shares her personal mantra, "I love myself more than my anxiety," which she uses to combat stress and anxiety during challenging moments 2.

    Self-care might be one thought, you know, that just says, this is what mothering is going to look like today, and that's okay. And so self-care might be, this was enough today.

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    She encourages others to find small rituals that bring comfort and peace, making self-care a part of their daily lives.

       

    Peaceful Habits

    Cleo Wade discusses the importance of cultivating habits that contribute to a peaceful life. She believes that habits like gratitude, listening, and loving well are essential for personal and communal peace 3. Cleo also emphasizes the need to create space for peace by minimizing disruptions, such as constant phone use 4.

    Peace doesn't. It's hard to cultivate peace if you're constantly being disrupted.

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    By reclaiming space for peace, individuals can better navigate their lives and relationships.

       

    Media Diets

    Managing media consumption is crucial for mental and emotional health, according to Cleo Wade. She advises creating a media diet that balances staying informed with maintaining peace of mind 5. Cleo highlights the difference between news and commentary, noting that excessive commentary can exacerbate anxiety 6.

    Being informed is not the same thing as watching our news. Trust and believe.

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    She recommends following a few trusted sources to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed.

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