As a third generation Arizonan, I am a big supporter of our adopted native Dr. Andrew Weil. Everything he does is amazing. Today, I wanted to share his three breathing exercises. Focusing on breathing patterns is one of the many ways we can manage stress, fall asleep and even energize us throughout the day. […]
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Procrastination is the enemy of success. Of course I have procrastinated just like everyone else, convincing myself that “later” is a solid strategy—only to find that “later” turned into “never.” Over the years, I’ve learned that beating procrastination isn’t about managing time—it’s about managing myself. There’s a fad out there promoting the value of procrastination, and
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Every year people make New Year’s resolutions and every year people do not stick to them. But my question is: why do we have to be going into a new year to adopt healthy habits? Let’s start now. How? We have some new science: Simplicity and Repetition is EVERYTHING – To create a simple habit, new research
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Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword (and a frequent topic of LIFEies)—it delivers real, immediate benefits. According to Daniel Goleman, even a short meditation practice can calm your mind, improve focus, and help reset your attention when life pulls you in multiple directions. Here’s what stood out from Goleman’s comments below: — Instant Reset: Ten minutes of mindful
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Death is not a topic we relish discussing in the U.S. And yet, we know it’s coming for all of us. (I have written about dealing with death in a few LIFEies before that you can re-read if you want): – What Have I Learned About Death: Yom Kippur sermon from Rabbi Steve Leder – Suffering: One Man’s
We all strive to live a long and healthy life. The below article by Andy Murray highlights 5 ways to age well according to different insights from the world’s healthiest countries. These are: Fika: Engage in the Swedish art of connection, fostering emotional well-being through meaningful conversations. Ikigai: Discover the Japanese philosophy of finding purpose in life by
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In LIFEies, I have talked a few times about breathing (Three Breathing Exercises, Calm Under Pressure, & Inner Peace. Now.). Now there’s a bestselling book about breathing called Breath by James Nestor. Below is a great Twitter thread that I copied from here that gives a short summary of 12 different breathing techniques. I also just purchased his course on breathwork.. James Nestor | The
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Mindfulness is a fairly common theme of your Fantastic Life. I constantly want to gently remind myself and our LIFEies community to get more present in our lives. Today, give yourself the gift of being present and mindful. Here is why I sent the below article: According to the study mentioned, mindfulness helped with anxiety AS MUCH as drugs
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You might think you know what rest is, but there are a few things your definition may be lacking. Read the full article below to see how to define it for yourself but here are few thoughts: 1. Rest is not watching TV, being on your phone, or hanging out with other people. Rest is
Gut health is becoming even more important as we begin to understand it better. Every week I see new and potentially life-changing information come out about the gut. I thought I would share some with you today. Here are some ways to improve your gut health: –Stay off the sugar (personal note to Craig). –Avoid large meals
