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BITESIZE | This Mindset Is The Key To A Happier Life | Ryan Holiday #273

May 19, 2022 12m 39s 10 insights
Our mindset is so important for living a happier, healthier life. We can all learn from unwelcome challenges and, more often than not, become better as a result of them.  Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 171 of the podcast with the wonderful Ryan Holiday. Ryan is making timeless ancient wisdom accessible to millions through his inspiring books and blogs. In this clip, he explains that it’s not what happens to us in life that really matters, it’s our reaction to it, and when you change your mindset, you can transform your life. Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/171 Thanks to our sponsor http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore Order Dr Chatterjee's new book Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJ US & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk
Actionable Insights

1. Control Your Reaction

Recognize that it’s not events themselves, but your reaction and judgment about them that truly matters; choose to respond hopefully and find opportunities for growth or learning in every situation.

2. Choose Your Story

Understand that events are objective, and you have the power to decide the story you tell yourself about what has happened, which can transform your life and reduce tension.

3. Unflinchingly Face Reality

Practice an unflinching acceptance of your current reality, understanding what has happened and the situation you are in, before attempting any change.

4. Focus on Controllables

Understand where you can make a difference and where you cannot, directing your time and energy only towards the parts of a situation that are within your control.

5. Avoid Blame & Litigation

Do not waste scarce time and energy litigating why things happened or who is to blame, as this does not improve the situation.

6. Prioritize Stillness Daily

Make stillness an essential priority in your life, guarding a daily practice of it to foster inner peace, insight, and presence throughout your day.

7. Access Stillness Inwardly

Learn to access stillness by turning inward, even amidst chaotic external circumstances, by taking a moment to breathe and simply be present with what is happening.

8. Meditate on Mortality

Regularly practice meditating on your mortality to gain perspective, prioritize what truly matters, slow down, be present, and value the right things in your life.

9. Value Present Moments

Use the thought of impermanence, such as contemplating that loved ones may not be there tomorrow, to avoid rushing through moments and to appreciate them fully.

10. Take Daily AG1

Consume AG1 daily to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria, which have been shown to increase tenfold.