Melinda Gates reveals the 3 ways she stays grounded

Melinda Gates reveals the 3 ways she stays groundedMelinda Gates reveals the 3 ways she stays groundedDuring a recent event to promote herbei new book, The Moment of Lift, Melinda Gates sat down with researcher Bren Brown to talk about feminism, her philanthropic work, and her life.During the discussion, Brown asked Gates how she continues to remain so grounded in her values throughout her and her husbands success, throughout motherhood, and during her journey to becoming a global public advocate.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn response, Gates listed three practices that help her remain calm and true to her morals.Melinda Gates practices yoga and meditation 5 to 6 times per weekGates said that she turns to yoga almost every morning during the weekin order to clear her mind.Its so fundamental to my life, Gates said.Gates finds time and space to practice meditation even when sh es traveling, admitting that this especially comes into play when shes in certain places that make her a bit anxious.When Im in a place like New York Ill actually meditate in the car because the noise is hard for me, Gates said.Melinda Gates takes walks with friends every Monday morningNext, Gates revealed that she has gone on walks with three of her best friends every Monday morning (that she has been home) for the past 18 years. While this practice helps keep her healthy, it also keeps her honest and grounded.You want to talk about showing up as your most authentic self? I would never do something that I couldnt show up and talk to them about on Monday morning, Gates said.Gates revealed that she tells these friends absolutely everything, so she would never want to do anything that leads to a disappointing story the next Monday morning.Melinda Gates calls her mom oftenGates admitted that her favorite drink to this day is iced tea because her mom would make a pitcher every day and b e ready to listen to her stories after school while she drank a refreshing glass at their kitchen table. Im a good listener because of my mom, Gates said.During stressful times at Duke University or Microsoft, when she was pregnant, when she was raising children, Gates would always call her mom. She has always, always, always been there for me, Gates said.Even though her stressful career days are over, and her children are all above the age of 15, Gates and her mom still talk on the phone very often.Gatess mom, who she described as a very vibrant 78-year-old, also taught her the very important lesson of setting ones own agenda, so that others dont set it for you.While elend everyone has as close a relationship with their mom as Gates does, she stressed that its important to find people you can truly rely on in life.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons fr om Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people