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Jan 2024
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2434: Good Things That Get Ruined When T...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2434:

Nia Shanks' insightful article dives into the pitfalls of extremism in good practices like healthy eating, exercise, minimalism, and self-improvement. She illustrates how these beneficial habits can backfire when pushed to the extreme, transforming from life-enhancing actions to sources of stress and imbalance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/good-things-ruined-taken-extremes/

Quotes to ponder:

"Exercise should make you feel great about yourself, make tasks of daily living easier, provide positive health improvements, build muscle, and alleviate stress."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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