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411. Caring for Tired Brains with Alexis Rockley

Alexis Rockley is a business coach and the author of the book Find Your Fuck Yeah. She recently went viral with a tweet about the cognitive exhaustion of the quarantimes. In the course of making an argument against the constant push toward increased work, productivity, and leveling up, she talks about working with your brain to find a happier space for yourself. Plus she offers some practical techniques to help you and your tired brain slow down, breathe (literally!) and soothe yourself a bit.

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You can find Alexis Rockley at her website, and on Twitter @AlexisRockley, and on Instagram @AlexisRockley.

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  1. Escapeologist says:

    Thank you for this! Haven’t listened yet but just reading the notes and Twitter thread is so validating. (I’ve had to limit social media even more than usual, because stress, so didn’t come across it until now.)

    And thank you for being awesome in general. You always talk about enjoying things and taking care of our brains. You introduced me to Burnout by the Nagoski sisters and their podcast. Also Miranda Hart (tv series and books), Alyssa Cole, and so many other wonderful voices.

  2. SB Sarah says:

    @Escapeologist: That is so incredibly kind of you to say, thank you. I can’t tell you what this comment means to me, or transcribe the noise I made when I read it. Thank you.

  3. Jill Q. says:

    I really enjoyed this and I love the recommendation of the book “How to Do Nothing.” I’ve read it twice (and I never do that). For people who are interested in something similar, but maybe with a little bit more of self help advice I really, really liked “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving” by Celeste Headlee. Also the Nap Ministry website.

    https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/

  4. Francene says:

    Wow, you really know how to pick your guests and topics. On top of the quarantimes, my husband passed away from a type of pancreatic cancer at the beginning of April. This explains why I’m so tired, can’t focus and concentrate on work, have high levels of anxiety, etc. I’ve been feeling so inadequate. Thank you for explaining to me what is going on inside my deep brain.

  5. Kareni says:

    @Francene, my sympathies on the death of your husband. I hope that each day will be a little easier for you.

  6. Kayte says:

    Headspace (a meditation and sleep story app) is giving away free year long memberships to people laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19. I have been using it for about a month. I really like the morning wakeup- a little mindful moment and some deep breathing that is different each day. I also listen to the sleepcasts – little nighttime stories with white noise int he background. It really helped me get to sleep sooner and sleep better.
    Highly recommend!

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