Tag: intentional

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius

Mega Morning Routines

Mornings can be enchanting times of hope, belief, optimism, and self-love. Or, they can be annoying, premature, and stiff. If you have any desire at all to have a good day, then you need to get your thoughts, decisions, and actions aligned the minute you open your eyes. To fire up the ol’ engine, it …

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"Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding in order to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery, and reflection are essential parts of the progress towards a successful and happy life." - Zach Galifianakis

Resting Versus Idling

There’s a difference between resting and doing nothing. Rest is rejuvenating. It’s intentional downtime when your body and mind can do their housekeeping and regenerate. Idling is different. It’s waiting, maybe restlessly. It’s passing time, maybe while filling the mind with distractions. Not every single second of our lives needs to be super-duper intentional. But …

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