Posts tagged life design
Optimizing Performance and Life Through Aligned Rest

it all started after i spent three weeks immersed in the adirondack forest—lots of forest bathing, meeting my rest needs in ways i didn’t even realize i was missing when i first set out. when i came back, i felt like me again—more relaxed, grounded, and connected. you know that feeling when you finally exhale after holding your breath for way too long? yeah, that kind of clarity...

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Unveiling Self-Actualization: What It Really Is (and Isn't!!)

I recently saw a post in a Facebook group about striving to embody your full potential. The comments were flooded with people sharing how they once tried, only to find it self-defeating, exhausting, stressful, and leading them to chase perfection. They concluded that the concept was just too hard and unattainable.

I've been reflecting on this for a while, pondering the ideas of "self-actualization" and "highest potential." What I've realized is that there are some major misconceptions about these concepts. None of this is supposed to make you stressed out, feel like you're failing, or make you feel like a loser.

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What is Mental Fitness?

“Winners and losers have the same goals.” -James Clear

While I wouldn’t personally call anyone a loser, this quote speaks loudly to me. Winners and losers have the same goals. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want a better life. They want joy and peace; love; fulfillment, good health; financial stability.

29% of people want to quit their jobs and be their own boss.

43% of Americans plan to start a business this year.

85% of people are unhappy at their jobs.

Why are people settling for this?

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How to Get Shit Done: Create a Needle Mover List

Hey friends,

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly doing all the things, but getting absolutely nothing done? If you’re drowning in commitments, you may find yourself spending all day every day running around putting out fires. And maybe you’ve got a never ending to do list… you know, you check a few things off, only to add five more things on.

Every ounce of time and energy that you spend on low leverage activities…

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