When I lived as a Monk we were recommended to reflect every 2-4 weeks. Usually we wait for new years resolution, but for me my birthday has always been a time for deep reflection.
It’s important to reflect on the lessons from the past because they are the only thing you can truly take with you to the future.
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Apr 17
10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s
Today, Jay invites us to slow down and question the invisible beliefs quietly running our lives. He reveals how much of our stress, our careers, relationships, ambitions, and insecurities, isn’t the result of conscious choice, but of expectations we’ve inherited and never stopped ... Show More
33m 17s
Apr 15
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve: The Simple Daily Habit Linked to Happiness (Do This ONE Thing Every Day and Significantly Improve Your Life!)
We’ve been taught that success at work is what leads to happiness, but in reality, it’s how work actually feels that shapes the rest of our lives. Jay sits down with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Oxford and Director of t ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2022
241. Four Questions for A Yearly Review: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Remembrances
Annual mile markers, like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays prompt us to reflect on the past year. The act of reflection helps us to cultivate appreciation and enjoyment from our past experiences, but doing it in thoughtful ways is actually a really effective way we can work ... Show More
18m 38s
May 2021
What I Would Tell My Younger Self
Do you ever think to yourself “wow, I wish someone would’ve told me that when I was younger”? Well, your wish is our command, haha, because in this weeks episode we reflect on the best lessons the past has taught us, how to live presently and use that wisdom in the future! Don't ... Show More
34m 9s
Nov 2021
12 Lessons In Life Many Learn Too Late
In this episode, in our Mindful Monday segment, we learn about 12 lessons in life that many learn too late.
Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/lessons-on-life for full show notes.
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8m 12s
Nov 2023
20. It's My Birthday! What Life Lessons Have Changed Me?
It’s my birthday! Today, I’m doing a solo episode to celebrate turning 37 - can you believe it? I wanted to share some of the biggest life lessons I've learned so far. Lessons and thoughts about aging, trying something new, and that we’re allowed to change our mind about things. ... Show More
33m 3s
<p>Have you ever had one of those years where life seems to punch you in the face?</p><p> </p><p>Where one thing after another knocks you down, over and over, until you start to feel like you are never getting back up.</p><p> </p><p>Well, that was this past year for me.</p><p> </ ... Show More