Happier with Ming

Candy is my bae who is passionate about sustainability and the low waste lifestyle. She loves art, fitness, plants, reading, and emotions. She came on my podcast today to talk about millennial things :P We also list simple ways we can all reduce waste and be more environmentally friendly! Enjoy this lovely convo with my best friend~

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

What is the Law of Attraction, why does it work, what are some manifestation habits to achieve our goals and desires, and how do we use it effectively? In this episode, I talk about how limiting beliefs hold us back in life and from being our best selves, as well as how to use the “Act as if” method and repeat positive affirmations in the present tense as ways to manifest your dream life.

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P.S. Did you notice that this episode is 11:11 long, the 11th ep, and uploaded on Aug 11? None of this was planned.. an awesome coincidence. Time for me to do some research on why I keep seeing the number 11 and what 1111 means in numerology :o

https://lonerwolf.com/1111-meaning/

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

Benjamin and I chat about my upbringing, travels, lifestyle, and more on his pod this week~ Listen to hear my answers to questions such as “Are people inherently good?” and “What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?” I also discuss jobs that I’d be terrible at, superstitions, and hidden talents. Enjoy my guest appearance on The Zealous Theory podcast :)

Podcast: The Zealous Theory

"Everyday ordinary hustlers have great stories to tell. This podcast goes in depth into the lives of these hustlers and find out what drives them. What drives them to be passionate is usually something bigger than money. Let's dive in to find out more."

Connect with Ben:

Website http://www.benjaminqiu.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benqnyc/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminLRQ/

Eunji is an elementary school teacher, music producer, and singer songwriter. We reminisce about high school days and our 13 year friendship, and discuss the switch from teaching in the classroom to remote teaching during the pandemic. eunj also takes us through her process of analyzing songs instrumentally (with 2 examples during the episode). I’ve known her as Eunji since 2007, but in 2020, she became eunj! She dropped the “i” from her name and became an awesome Soundclouder, but will soon be on a Spotify near you~

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

Anna takes us on the road of her personal development journey as we discuss the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem, the importance of finding the purpose in life for increased satisfaction, the life-changing 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book, the thorough process in which she implemented each habit over a period of a few years, how she uses different tools to reflect and understand herself and others, and the importance of having an accountability partner to ask for help and feedback when needed.

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

First guest on the Happier with Ming podcast! Sharon is a corporate employee by day and a lifestyle Youtuber by night. We touch upon our apartment search process, some struggles we had that lasted for over half a year, living together, the motivation and challenges of starting her Youtube journey, and other fun banter. Listen to hear a show full of our laughter and how a joint venture originated from our conversations!

Connect with Sharon:

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/sharondipity

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharondipityyy/

A lot of people that I’ve come in contact with in my life and have gotten to know throughout the years are doing amazing things that I’m really proud of. I’d love to feature them on my platform, for them to share their stories and provide their perspectives. I’d love to invite more people onto Happier with Ming as guests, so we can both learn from their life experiences, how they got to where they currently are, and what their why is. If you know somebody you’d love to hear come on the show or if you’d like to come tell your story, please reach out to me via email ([email protected]) or on social media (HappierwithMing on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc.)

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

Is the purpose in life just to go through life and have fun? How can one find happiness?

A big part of being happy is becoming the person that you wish to be, which can be achieved by setting goals and accomplishing them, in order to help us become the best version of ourselves, while lifting others up along the way.

~ We are possible of living great, meaningful, fulfilling lives.

~ We are able to persist in the face of hardship and adversity, no matter what our history or background is.

~ We can be resilient to the stressors and pressures in our lives, whether they are big or small.

~ We can reach our life’s fullest potential.

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

Key Takeaways:

The sun sets to rise again.

If you had a not-so-great day today, tomorrow is a new day. Each and every day is one for you to create and engage in something positive and good in your life.

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

What you do during the first hour of your day directly influences and sets the tone for how the rest of your day may go. Try to build a habit of not checking your devices for the first hour of your day. By doing this, you can begin your day in the here & now, with a positive focus, and in a place of inner peace and control. If you start your day with intention, it sets your productivity for the rest of the day.

We also talk about 4 strategies for reducing your screen time during this digital age of information over-consumption:

1) Build a schedule

2) Set a timer

3) Make a list of things to do that don’t involve electronics

4) Create phone-free spaces

Your eyes will thank you

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, we talk about all the emotions experienced during our time in quarantine and some silver linings that came of it.

We answer the following questions: What is a silver lining, what does it do, and how can you find one in difficult trying times?

How do you find the silver lining in situations that seem out of your control?

Remember, there is no light, without the contrast of the dark. Strive to find balance in your life.

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music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas & https://www.purple-planet.com