In This Episode, You'll learn:
Why outer order contributes to inner calm and how we can use this to create a sense of energy and focus.
Why monitoring our existing behavior can be a useful strategy
How creating"Ta Da" lists (things we have accomplished) can be energizing and encouraging
Why it's important to create safeguards for when you slip so that y ... Show More
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If you’re like most people, you're so often in your head that you feel disconnected from your life. When our minds are racing, or we're constantly distracted by, well, everything, we miss out on the best parts of our life, and our relationships.
But: you can learn how to be mo ... Show More
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