Actively work to figure out your ‘why’ or life’s purpose, as knowing this is crucial for living intentionally and mindfully.
Make self-care a priority, understanding that you must tend to yourself first before you can effectively care for or be of service to others, similar to putting on your own oxygen mask on an airplane.
Commit to yourself by integrating small, consistent actions into your daily routine, such as two minutes of meditation or simple exercises, and repeat them until they become rote and part of who you are.
Stop seeking shortcuts or ’life hacks’ and instead fully embrace the obstacles and challenges that are an inevitable part of pursuing any goal or dream, as this brings a sense of coming alive.
Disregard life hacks and shortcuts, and instead commit yourself to achieving mastery in whatever field or purpose truly moves you, as this leads to a fully actualized self.
Actively prioritize service to others, and engage in meditation and mindfulness practices, as these actions lead to a clearer, more freely functioning life where things make sense and work out.
Recognize that solutions to deep-seated problems may not come from forcefulness but from embracing surrender and acceptance, allowing space for what is meant to be.
Prioritize connecting with something greater than yourself (of your own definition), as this practice can imbue your life with greater meaning and make other aspects flow more freely.
Pay attention to pivotal moments in your life and, when they arise, make a swift and decisive decision to act on them, as this can dramatically change your life.
Recognize when you can no longer live a certain way and cultivate a deep willingness to change your lifestyle habits, as this internal desire is crucial for transformation.
After experiencing positive changes from basic actions, reflect on other areas where you might be blind to untapped potential and actively explore those realms for further growth.
To truly understand yourself and what you’re made of, intentionally place yourself in an unbelievably uncomfortable, frightening situation that you are not obligated to endure.
Engage in morning pages journaling, writing three pages free-form every morning, to unlock aspects of your unconscious mind and help clarify your life’s purpose.
Explore and adopt a plant-based diet, as it can rejuvenate your health and restore vitality, leading to significant weight loss and increased energy.
Recognize and embrace the truth that you are a spiritual being having a human experience, rather than the reverse, to gain a deeper understanding of life’s meaning.
Consider taking AG1 daily to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria, as it contains five strains tested in clinical trials.
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