A Balanced Purposeful Life

Insights on wellness, career & service

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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Self-Help Tip #6: Do Some "FUN" Exercise

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We all know exercise is GOOD for us. But is it . . . FUN?? Obviously - "You're more likely to sustain a physically demanding practice if you enjoy it."

What movement brings YOU joy??

4 of my favorites - that can also be done at home - include:

Yoga with David Magone
Zumba Dance
10-Minute workouts with Youtuber Pamela Reif
Multi-tasking on a stationary bike. (During Quarantine I bought thi...

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Self-Help Tip #5: Talk About Your Feelings

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Do you like "communicating how you feel to another person"? Whether sharing with a family member . . . a cashier . . . or a life coach - "expressing and naming your emotions promotes psychological well-being, increases disease immunity, and strengthens human bonds."

I was recently contacted by someone who read this mailing (that you're reading now) . . .
She wanted to connect, and discuss her path...

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Self-Help Tip #4: Take Care of Your Oral Hygiene

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Have you ever had:

A cracked crown?
Root canal to replace infected tooth pulp?
A surgery to replace gum recession?
MORE fillings for cavities in your 'sweet teeth'?

If not - pray you'll never have to . . . Trust me! I had to endure ALL of these procedures over the past few years.

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Self-Help Tip #3: (Don't) Visit an Acupuncturist!?

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Have you ever tried acupuncture?

Well, I knew that discussing the act of sticking needles in your body(!!) warranted some extra research . . .

So I spent this rainy day (aka "Hurricane Henri") indoors, reading a fascinating book called “Trick or Treatment - The Undeniable Facts A...

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Self-Help Tip #2: Try Meditation.

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If praying is TALKING to God - MEDITATION is LISTENING to God - (or your inner voice, higher self, the universe, or whatever you believe.) Think about your daily conversations. Talking is pretty easy, right? But listening is somehow more challenging.

To help create a consistent meditation practice, try to: