A Balanced Purposeful Life

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Self-Help Tip #16: Wake Up Early

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PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT Medical advice. Please read disclaimers.

If you're already an early riser - kudos! But if you're a fellow "night owl," waking early may be a struggle. This practice will "increase the amount of time in the day to be productive" - allowing for a more robust morning routine - such as:

Hal Elrod's "Miracle Morning,"
Julia Cameron's "Morning Pages" and/ or
This routine suggested by Ayurvedic Physician Vasant Lad

If having more hours in your day appeals to you, you...

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Self-Help Tip #15: Behold the Power of Positive Thinking

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How often do you fall into the trap of negative thinking? Daily? Hourly?? This week, I invite you to practice the ESSENTIAL life skill of consistently choosing POSITIVE thoughts . . . "Deliberately optimistic thought patterns achieved by disciplined mental focus on what's working in life rather than what's not: can include techniques such as positive self-talk, and humor." Books to help guide you i...

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Self-Help Tip #14: Do Yoga

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The pandemic required us all to adapt. One way to stay flexible is to practice yoga - the "ancient Indian physical discipline intended to prepare the body for meditation." I've practiced consistently since 1997, and attest that it "decreases stress & improves physical well-being."

You can do yoga in the comfort of your home, with guidance from a teacher online. Here's one of my favorite classes by David Magone:

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Self-Help Tip #13: Face a Fear

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BOO!

By now we all know that witches, goblins, and creepy crawlies aren’t really going to harm us (in any significant/ long-term way). But what’s even more spooky - are the fears that REALLY hold us back in our every day lives.

Whether you're scared of . . .

Speaking clearly
Leaving your unfulfilling job, or
Asking for what you think you deserve -

“Challenging phobias enables you to transcend feeling...

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Self-Help Tip #12: Tap Into Your Inner Child

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Remember when you were a small child:

You skipped instead of walking
Loved playgrounds, popsicles, and building forts...
Ya, I hardly remember it either. But it's not too late to resurrect that spirit. . .

"Embracing childlike aspects within your personality can induce pleasurable emotions ...

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Self-Help Tip #11: Learn A Martial Art

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"The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them." - Miyamoto Musashi

Hopefully you will never NEED to defend yourself in a fight ... but learning a martial art ("a combative sport involving elements of self-defense, spirituality, and intense discipline") will indeed help you develop the necessary coordination, flexibility and reflexes to do ...

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Self-Help Tip #10: Get A Pet

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Supposedly "pet owners are more relaxed and have lower blood pressure and fewer incidences of depression than their pet-less counterparts." So it's no wonder that pet stores, shelters, rescues, and breeders all saw an increased demand during the pandemic. Do YOU see more of the . . .

"Pros" - New buddy; improved mood; employers allowing workers to bring their pet to work; or even take a "Paternity L...

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Self-Help Tip #9: Create A Scream Box

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With "Mercury Retrograde" in full effect - haggling with technology might have you ready to EXPLODE:

Unable to connect to WiFi?
Broken printer?
Need to re-set all your passwords due to hacks?
Getting e-mail "strikes" for missing gym classes that you DID attend - Just because the Equinox app doesn't work!! (OK, that last one is MY peeve of the month) . . .

Sometimes these #FirstWorldProblems...

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Self-Help Tip #8: Commit Random Acts of Kindness

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Do you enjoy doing "unprovoked altruistic acts conducted with the sole intention of brightening someone else's day"? When trying to share kindness, I try to DISCERN:

My intentions - ("don't expect gratitude")
If it will truly be helpful or empowering to the other person

What are YOUR favorite random acts of kindness?

Giving a generous tip
Feeding someone's expired parking meter
Donat...

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Self-Help Tip #7: Avoid Meat

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Are you a:

Carnivore?
Vegetarian?
Flexitarian?
Are you clear on whether consuming meat is GOOD for YOU?

Many books (like "Forks Over Knives") and documentaries (like "Game Changers") advocate for a plant-based diet - suggesting that "cutting out meat can aid in weight loss and allay health risks associated with heavy meat consumption, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and even cer...

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A Balanced Purposeful Life

Self-Help Tip #16: Wake Up Early

Self-Help Tip #15: Behold the Power of Positive Thinking

Self-Help Tip #14: Do Yoga

Self-Help Tip #13: Face a Fear

Self-Help Tip #12: Tap Into Your Inner Child

Self-Help Tip #11: Learn A Martial Art

Self-Help Tip #10: Get A Pet

Self-Help Tip #9: Create A Scream Box

Self-Help Tip #8: Commit Random Acts of Kindness

Self-Help Tip #7: Avoid Meat

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