The Fantastic Life

Rule #10

Add Years to Your Life

I follow Peter Diamandis and attend Abundance 360 annually. Peter is my go-to for anything future-focused—and a trusted advisor when it comes to longevity.  Below are his 11 resolutions to add decades to your life.  I think it is worth your time.  Here are my 3 favorites that I am working on: — Prioritizing sleep:  Getting enough sleep is a multi-decade work-in-progress

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Part 2: Press Play for Two Meditations to try out

I still believe meditation is great for me.  So over the past few years, I tried two guided meditation apps (Calm and Headspace) so I could build my practice wherever I went.  Below is a quick way to try out meditation for yourself.  One is three minutes, the other fifteen. Both provide something a bit different. And

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Part 1: Practicing Mindfulness

We’re starting a new series on practicing mindfulness for the next few weeks.  Today is very simple. No incense. No chants. Just five ways to bring mindfulness into your day — without overhauling your life. We have written about mindfulness before: (here, here, & here)  Mindfulness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. Over the last

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Stop Procrastination

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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Mindful Meditation Practice

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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