Strive to finish tasks you start and do the best possible job, pushing yourself to do more and better in any endeavor. This mindset is identified as the number one factor influencing health and happiness across all ages.
Remain curious and continuously learn new things in any area of human endeavor, such as gardening, cooking, or choosing healthy foods. This practice is neuroprotective, building cognitive reserve that can help mitigate the noticeable effects of conditions like Alzheimer’s.
Embrace gratitude for what you have, rather than focusing on what you lack, to foster happiness and prevent the brain from entering a fear mode that releases cortisol. Consider specific routines like reciting a list of gratitudes every morning and night, as exemplified by the speaker’s grandmother.
Follow the Dalai Lama’s practice of meditating on gratitude and compassion for two to four hours daily. This practice is believed to be the real secret to happiness.
Engage in learning new skills, even later in life, such as playing a musical instrument. Consistent practice of new skills, like the grandmother learning keyboard, can lead to significant cognitive improvement and maintain mental acuity over time.
Consider incorporating AG1, a daily health drink, into your routine to support digestion and enrich the gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria. The drink contains five strains of gut bacteria that have been shown to increase beneficial bacteria up to tenfold.
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