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Hopefully other parts of the world are a little more progressive in their thinking about naps.  Here in the United States things are getting better but many people still see napping as a weakness.  Thankfully, science is proving it to be the exact opposite.

Napping increases mental acuity and concentration as well as enhance memory.  There are some things to be aware of though when it comes to taking a snooze midday, and I will talk about them on today's episode.

• The best length of time for a nap
• 5 Benefits of Napping
• 5 Epic thinkers that embraced the practice of midday napping
• How to sleep at work

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The pace of the world is definitely getting faster, but you don't have to buy into it.  You can be relaxed and calm.  The best way to do it is to emulate the example of kids.  They, if they have not been adultified too soon by their parents, know how to have fun and relax.

Today I talk about four ways that kids do that expertly, and I will detail how we can get it done in our older bodies!

• How to be curious
• 4 ways to relax by following the example of kids
• How to forget the clock
• The benefits of adult coloring books

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Out culture here in the United States is wildly out of balance.  We insinuate on many occasions that countries and cultures that don't give back their vacation days are lazy.  We pride ourselves on always moving, always doing.

Well, those countries we mock will definitely be around much longer than we will since they know the benefits of balance.  Always working takes an horrific toll on our bodies and health.

Isn't it time to just chill out.  Come learn the benefits of doing nothing.

Links from the Episode:

Five reasons why we should all learn how to do nothing

10 Ways to Enjoy Doing Nothing

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Sometimes it's a lack of confidence.  Some people are riddled with doubt in their abilities.  Then there are some people who for the most part are self-assured and have episodes of self-doubt.  regardless of what camp you belong in, today's episode is for you. 

Today I talk about 4 proven strategies that will help you keep moving forward and embracing the truth in you that knows you have the ability to do anything.

• Causes of self-doubt
• The definition of the impostor syndrome
• 4 ways to work through chronic or episodic self-doubt

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I was looking for a great way to start the week.  I found it in a timeless episode from earlier in the year. It talks about how to distance yourself from negative energy.

We have had a very productive week, and I am going to keep that going today by reading an absolutely amazing article by Steve Parton of CuriousApes.com.  In the article he does an absolutely amazing job of talking about how our thinking literally changes our reality.

Accordingly, he talks about ways to see the world in a brighter way by extracting the negative people and thoughts from your life.

The Science of Happiness: Why Complaining is Actually Killing You by Steve Parton

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Whether you practice it or not, everyone has heard of gratitude.  The good news is that it is all around us, at least references to it.  If you don't currently have some daily practice of expressing gratitude you may be missing out on some serious opportunities for happiness and growth.

Gratitude may sound like a very woo woo expression but as you know, I am not one to let things slide without some research.  Today I want to share a way that you can become happier by being grateful.  It's not some feel good, half baked theory.  It's real science, real biology.

On today's episode I will talk about the Reticular Activating System and how gratitude brings it alive.

• What the Reticular Activating System is
• How your RAS scans your environment when you are grateful
• A basic gratitude practice you can start today

Reticular Activating System video

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Each of us worries about some things every now and then.  However, there are some people that worry constantly, making up scenarios that will never come to pass.  Eventually, they may find themselves in a state of depression or anxiety.

Today I wanted to talk about a way to finally break that worry cycle.  In my research for the show I came across a blog post by Barrie Davenport that gives some practical advice for finally breaking the grip of constant worry.

How to Break the Chronic Worry Cycle by Accepting Uncertainty

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How much of your day is truly of your own design?  A better question is, how much of your day is of your conscious design.  Any one of us, myself included, do things throughout the day that are guided by our subconscious mind, regardless of whether they are positive or negative.

If we think about how to lead a calmer more satisfying life, we need to make the subconscious more conscious.  I talk about it in regards to being introspective, but that is on a broader level.  Today I am going to talk about how you can bring introspection to your daily actions by answering 5 simple questions.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• A method for accessing your subconscious mind
• A process for living each day more Intentionally
• The 4 questions you should be asking yourself for lessening procrastination.

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Today's episode is at the request of a very kind and loyal listener.  She wanted to know the value and possible downsides of drinking protein shakes.  Today I break down the different types of protein powders as well as some considerations for taking them.

• The 7 options that exist for protein powders
• Difference between whey, isolate and hyrolyzed
• Considerations for taking protein supplements.

How to Choose the Best Protein

The Benefits of Protein Shakes

A Girls Guide to Protein

10 Reasons why to take a Protein Shake

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