5 Mindless Habits that Secretly Exhaust You

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Do you feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep or a seemingly restful weekend? You might be unknowingly caught in mindless habits that are slowly wearing you down. In this episode, I break down five common, sneaky habits that drain your mental and physical energy—from chaotic multitasking to overstimulation from tech and even shallow breathing. These aren’t just bad habits—they’re signs your mind is running on empty. Tune in to learn: -Why your messy desk might be stressing you out more than you realize -How "milkshake multitasking" scrambles your focus -The surprising science behind why doing nothing is actually doing something powerful -Simple tools like "thinker moments" and deep breathing to reboot your mind and restore energy These quick neuroscience-backed tips will help you stop the spiral of overwhelm, create calm, and start feeling like yourself again—even when life isn’t perfect. Resources: 🔗 drleaf.com 🔗 NeuroCycle Certification (opens September) — Clinical: https://drleaf.com/clinical-certification · Strategist: https://drleaf.com/certified-strategist 🔗 Neurocycle app: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app Support the sponsors: Veracity: So before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, make the switch to GLP-1's the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 65% off your order. OSEA: OSEA's Hyaluronic Body Serum is multi-layer hyaluronic-powered hydration for the entire body. And right now we have a special discount just for you. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code LEAF at OSEAMalibu.com. SHOPIFY: With Shopify, nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at SHOPIFY.COM/leaf Air Doctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code DRLEAF to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3-year warranty, an $84 value, and AirDoctor's 30-day money-back guarantee. AG1: Visit drinkag1.com/LEAF and for a limited time get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. Betterhelp: Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf Subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode. Which of the 4 signs hit closest? Tell me in the comments.

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0:00.0	Summer means full calendars and a lot of time in transit.
0:03.0	The routines that keep you grounded at home are usually the first to fall apart when you travel.
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1:05.5	Hello and welcome to the Dr. Leaf Show.
1:11.3	This is where you get the insider's view of the neuroscience of the mind, brain, body connection,
1:15.5	how to get your thoughts under control, how to manage intrusive thoughts, mental health,
1:19.6	all that good stuff to help you manage your mind to manage your life.
1:21.9	Messy mind, messy brain, messy body, messy life.
1:24.2	This is where you learn how to manage all of that.
1:30.7	Okay, so today I'm going to be talking about five mindless habits that we do without even realizing how drains us. But before I begin, I want to tell you about something that I am
1:37.3	so excited about, seriously excited about. It's my new book, Help in a Hurry, coming out on
1:43.8	the 5th of August August and this book I wrote
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