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Episode 3180:
Explore the power of personal energy in "Upping Your Vibe" by Kathy Robinson. Kathy dives into how our energy not only impacts our mood but also shapes our interactions and attracts similar energies. Discover actionable strategies to enhance your personal energy through awareness, reframing, and releasing, fostering an environment of positivity that propels you toward wellness and success.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/8/1/upping-your-vibe
Quotes to ponder:
"Energy is a vibration that travels in waves, attracting like energy."
"Creating positive energy is a skill, a muscle we can exercise and get stronger."
"Negativity is contagious with the ability to infect and influence the behavior of others."
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3180: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on How to Increase Energy

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Episode 3202:
Carl Pullein's exploration into the core elements for a fulfilling life reminds us that discipline, planning, and focused intent are timeless principles championed by great thinkers across history. His article challenges modern individuals to adopt these virtues to navigate away from common excuses and aimless routines, offering a roadmap to personal success and contentment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/get-these-fundamentals-right-and-you-can-achieve-anything/2/10/2019
Quotes to ponder:
"Everything flows back to this one trait. Without discipline you will always choose the cake over the healthy option, you will always drink that one too many glasses of wine, and you will always choose the sofa over a thirty-minute jog or walk."
"No excuses. The most common ones being, 'I’m not ready yet' or 'I just have to do this first' or 'I don’t have time'."
"The majority of the people you will meet today woke up without a plan for the day."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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3202: Get These Fundamentals Right and You Can Achieve Anything by Carl Pullien on Self Improvement

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Episode 3201:
Crystal Raypole's Healthline article on "5 Toothbrushing FAQs" delves into the essentials of optimal oral hygiene, emphasizing the importance of correct brushing techniques and the right tools for maintaining dental health. Discover key insights on brushing duration, techniques, and the debate between manual and electric toothbrushes to enhance your daily dental care routine.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-should-you-brush-your-teeth-2
Quotes to ponder:
"Brushing your teeth regularly is a key way to improve oral health."
"Current recommendations from the American Dental Association (ADA) encourage brushing for two minutes, twice per day."
"If the bristles are flattened, you’re probably brushing too hard."
Episode references:
American Dental Association: https://www.ada.org/
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3201: 5 Toothbrushing Frequently Asked Questions by Crystal Raypole with Healthline on Oral Health

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Episode 3200:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the elusive concept of joy in "How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places this Summer," emphasizing its presence in the most challenging circumstances. Through a personal narrative set against a dramatic backdrop of lightning and moonlight, Flanagan contrasts the fleeting pleasures of typical holiday indulgences with the profound, enduring joy found when confronting life's storms head-on.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/how-to-find-joy-in-unexpected-places-this-summer/
Quotes to ponder:
"Happiness is all about pleasurable circumstances and orchestrated comfort. But joy is a place inside every circumstance."
"Joy is the place we stumble upon when we look our deepest pain and greatest fear directly in the eyes, and we refuse to flinch."
"Joy is not the answer to hardship. Rather, it is the birth of an entirely new way to experience the pain and the fear and the sorrow itself."
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3200: How to Find Joy in Unexpected Places This Summer by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Happiness & Being Happy

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Episode 3199:
Rediscover the beauty of experiences with Lisa Avellan's poignant reflections in "Why Memories are Better than Things." Through a nostalgic journey back to her childhood home's site, Lisa illustrates how embracing memories can liberate and enrich our lives far more than material possessions.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/memories-better-than-things/
Quotes to ponder:
"He brought me into a spacious place - a place to remind me that to fully live is to not remain still, frozen in time with material representations of what once existed."
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3199: Why Memories Are Better Than Things by Lisa Avellan of No Sidebar on Minimalism & Self-Improvement

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Episode 3198:
Mark Manson delivers compelling insights on the risks of over-identifying with one aspect of our lives, whether it be career, relationships, or hobbies. Drawing from personal anecdotes and tragic tales of famed individuals, he argues for the importance of cultivating a diversified identity to enhance emotional resilience and overall life satisfaction.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/why-you-should-care-about-many-things
Quotes to ponder:
"Once you begin valuing yourself only for one aspect of your identity, your self-worth becomes dangerously fragile."
"If you invest all of your identity in one basket, then you put your self-esteem and emotional well-being at risk."
"What do you really care about? Invest yourself in a wide range of areas."
Episode references:
Blow: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221027/
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3180: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on How to Increase Energy

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