Recognize you are in control of your life and can make different choices if current circumstances (career, relationships) are not bringing joy or happiness.
Take care of yourself first, as you cannot effectively care for others if you are not taking care of your own well-being.
Live in alignment with your values to avoid creating a void that you might try to fill with unhelpful things like sugar or alcohol, as inauthenticity causes many problems.
Embrace imperfection in your work, relationships, and life, recognizing that it often contributes to authenticity, interest, and a unique ‘soul’ that perfection can lack.
Do not suffer in careers or relationships that don’t bring joy; you have the power to make a change, which benefits both yourself and others.
When facing issues, opt for creative lifestyle changes to resolve them, as these are often more sustainable than solely relying on pharmaceutical solutions.
To combat depression, implement changes to your schedule, ensure exposure to natural sunlight, and adjust your diet, as these factors have been shown to help.
Immediately upon waking, open the blinds and go outside to expose your body to the sun, as this can naturally shift your sleep schedule earlier.
Start Metta meditation by focusing on ‘May I be filled with loving kindness, be well, peaceful, and happy’ for about a year, then extend it to ‘May we’ for immediate family, and gradually expand the circle over several years.
When faced with a challenge, replace ‘I can’t do that’ with ‘I haven’t done it yet’ to encourage practice and discover your capabilities.
Understand that insecurity is only a hindrance if it prevents you from sharing what’s genuinely in your heart.
View all aspects of life, including interactions with children, partners, and oneself, as opportunities for creative expression and art.
Choose to live artfully by being engaged, paying attention, and making each choice count, rather than sleepwalking through life.
To make a larger impact, start by building strength and positive influence within yourself, then your immediate family, then your neighborhood, and progressively expand outwards.
Strive to live in ways that align with historical human practices and ’evolutionary truths’ (e.g., how people lived thousands of years ago) to support your authentic animal self.
When creating or evaluating, prioritize what interests you over striving for absolute perfection, as imperfection can often add unique character and soul.
Consider taking AG1 daily to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome, as it contains beneficial gut bacteria.