Welcome to the first episode of Living for Purpose podcast – a show that is about creating health, wellness, and the life that you deserve, while working for purpose as a frontline fundraiser.

Let me ask you a couple of things: do you live and breathe for your organization? Is your identity so intertwined with your work that you have trouble distinguishing between the two? Then you’ve come to the right place!

I’m Andrea Bell, your host, and I am here to help you unwind from your work, create health and balance in your life, and increase your energy and focus, so that you can live your best life and go out there and serve others, your organization, and make a difference in the world!

If you’re anything like me, I know you are a busy individual, and I want to be mindful of your time, so I’m not going to waste any second of it.

Therefore, in today’s episode, you are going to learn the foundation of wellness through five simple, actionable steps that will help boost your energy.

If you want to find out more about who I am, why I started this podcast, and how to start living for purpose, then tune in, and join me in this journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The biggest obstacle that most fundraisers face when it comes to living for purpose. (02:10)
• My intention behind this podcast. (03:54)
• Why being a fundraiser is, in many ways, similar to running a marathon. (04:45)
• The number one thing we need to do to improve the quality of our lives and our work. (05:49)
• How to embrace the concept of stress in order to become stronger, smarter, and happier. (06:15)
• The power that exercising and getting outside in nature have for increasing your energy levels. (11:02)
• How to improve your relationship with sleep. (12:15)
• How to use caffeine to your advantage & the concept of Nappuccino. (14:27)
• The foods and drinks that will help you boost your energy. (16:49)

Let’s connect:

• LivingForPurpose.co
• Instagram
• ACast website

Resources mentioned:

• Book: Lynne Twist – The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationships with Money and Life
• Book: Kelly McGonigal – The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
• Ted Talk: Kelly McGonigal – How to make stress your friend
• Book: Daniel H. Pink – When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
• Daniel H. Pink - Nappuccino: A Scientific 5-Step