“Put Down the Phone”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Ex-Wife Maria Shriver Shares a Stern Yet Valuable Reminder From Her Youngest Daughter

67-year-old Maria Shriver has witnessed highs and lows throughout her life so far. Recently, she shared her wisdom and learnings about how life can get quite rushed, especially for the younger generation. However, she had an example from the same generation in the form of her daughter, who gave her a life-changing reminder.

In an address to fans at an event organized by Visionary Women, Shriver talked about the importance of taking a breather once in a while. That’s when she mentioned a reminder that her daughter Christina gave her during one of her busy days.

Maria Shriver shares how life is a marathon

The younger generation is full of goals and milestones in mind, aiming to achieve and cross them all out. This was the focal point of Shriver’s speech when she addressed the audience at the event. The rush to fulfill as many goals as possible has not left any room to take a deep breath and slow down.

While stressing the importance of participating in a community and taking a break, the journalist reflected upon the true nature of life. While one must enjoy life as it comes, many fail to appreciate the small moments in chase of something bigger. This calls for taking a moment to truly look at the journey and evaluate the goals.

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Regarding this, Shriver’s youngest daughter, Christina, had a word of advice for both her mother and the audience. The ex-wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger shared, “If life is a marathon, take your time. Put down the phone, as my daughter Christina reminded me, and settle in!” This came from someone who belonged to the younger generation yet knew the pressures of achieving goals at a young age. The younger Schwarzenegger is also famous for staying away from social media for similar reasons.

Back when Christina returned to social media after a hiatus

Christina Schwarzenegger is popular for having an inactive social media account. In a live session, when her elder sister, Katherine, pointed it out, the star mentioned how social media got a bit stressful for her.

Nevertheless, Christina was back for a brief period, when she needed to promote her new movie on Instagram. Often highlighting issues like anxiety, depression, and drug abuse, the star’s content grew famous for relating to the younger generation. Staying away from her phone helped her breathe, and now she reminds her mother to do the same.

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