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    287. Being Better: Do these 4 things for 30 days and watch your life change

    enJanuary 13, 2024

    Podcast Summary

    • Alexis Fernandez introduces a 30-day challenge for enhancing overall well-beingTry the 4 daily tasks in Alexis Fernandez's 30-day challenge for improved well-being. Consistency is key for maximum benefits.

      Over the past 13 episodes of the Being Better series, Alexis Fernandez has shared various mindset hacks to improve motivation, sleep patterns, goal setting, and habit formation. In this final episode, she introduces a 30-day challenge consisting of four daily tasks aimed at enhancing overall well-being. These tasks, which can be continued beyond the 30-day period, include simple actions that are easy to incorporate into daily life. Listeners are encouraged to try their best to perform these tasks every day but not to be too hard on themselves if they miss a day. The primary objective is to improve general well-being, and the benefits will be more significant with consistent practice.

    • 30-day challenge for personal growth: Consistency and self-accountabilityStay consistent, be patient with yourself, use accountability buddies as motivation, keep a daily log for self-awareness, and remember, the journey is yours alone.

      The 30-day challenge for personal growth is about consistency and self-accountability. You should aim to do your best each day, but understand that setbacks are inevitable. Patience with yourself is key. While accountability buddies can be helpful, ultimately, you are responsible for your own progress. Use them as motivation and support, but don't rely on them to keep you on track. Keep a daily log to help increase self-awareness and reflect on actions, interactions, and thoughts that hinder your progress towards your goals. Remember, the journey is yours alone.

    • Reflect, visualize, and prepare for successThrough self-reflection, writing down mistakes, and mental rehearsal, we can increase self-awareness, create positive visualizations, and prepare for success.

      Self-reflection and visualization are powerful tools for personal growth. By paying attention to our thoughts and actions, writing down our mistakes, and mentally rehearsing better responses, we can increase self-awareness, create positive visualizations for the future, and prime ourselves for success. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes and feeling guilty or angry, we can use these techniques to help our future selves and avoid repeating unwanted behaviors. Remember, change takes time, and it's important to acknowledge slips ups and learn from them rather than getting frustrated with ourselves. So next time you find yourself reflecting on a situation where you could have done better, try writing it down and visualizing a better outcome. You'll be surprised by how much this mental rehearsal can help you prepare for the next time that situation arises.

    • Incorporate movement and music for energy boostsStart day with physical activity, identify energy slumps, use movement and music to re-energize, and establish a 30-minute pre-sleep routine for better mood and energy levels.

      Incorporating physical movement and music throughout the day can significantly improve your energy levels and mood. The speaker suggests starting your day with a brief physical activity to wake up your body and mind. Additionally, identify two energy slumps throughout the day and use movement and music to re-energize. Music is a powerful tool to change emotional states quickly. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of a 30-minute pre-sleep routine to eliminate visual stimulation and write down things on your mind before going to bed. These practices can help improve overall energy levels and mood throughout the day.

    • Writing down thoughts and priorities reduces stress and increases productivityDaily writing helps free up mental space, gain clarity, increase self-awareness, improve sleep quality, and boost productivity.

      Actively writing down your thoughts and priorities can help reduce stress and increase productivity. By putting your worries on paper, you free up mental space and gain clarity on what's important. This simple practice can lead to increased self-awareness, better sleep quality, and a more structured approach to daily goals. Additionally, engaging in a supportive community, such as the one offered through the Red Hot Go 30-day challenge, can provide motivation and a space for sharing ideas and experiences. Overall, committing to this daily habit for just 30 days can lead to significant improvements in productivity and overall satisfaction with life.

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