Best Advice...Ever

From Today's Radio Broadcast: Top  Best Pieces of Advice, that I use everyday.


1.Move Everyday. Try for 60 minutes, if you can't squeeze that in, do whatever you can. Something is better than nothing.
2.Spend Time in Nature
I don’t need a scientific study to tell me that spending time in nature is good for wellbeing. I experience it every time I go for a walk through the woods, hit the bike trails, or even just sit on the patio behind my house. I feel more alive and joyful.

3.Surround Yourself with Kind, Happy Friends
Friends are good to have. You don’t need many, but you need a few.
4.Follow Your Passion
What is your passion? Is it gardening? Or creating websites? Or ending world hunger? Whatever it is, your wellness will be greatly improved if you are able to follow your passion. Ideally, make a career of it. If not, make sure you have ample time to spend on your passion.
5.Laugh out Loud
Laughter can add minutes and hours and days to your life. As children, we laugh many times every day. As adults, not so much.
6.Eat well. Mostly plants. Not too much. This is from Michael Pollan and I just love everything he does. He urges everyone to focus on fruits and vegetables, keep portions in check, and choose the best food you can, organic and free range if possible.

7. Live in the Moment

 Living in the moment is truly living.

When you focus too much on the past or the future, you let your life slip by without living.

And the unfortunate thing is that mindful living is hard! I know I haven’t mastered it yet. It requires ongoing practice.

Here are some ways to practice mindfulness throughout the day:

• Be mindful as you wake up and get out of bed. I try to remember to smile every morning to set the tone for the day.


• Be mindful when you exercise. It’s tempting to multitask on the treadmill (I do it!). However, exercise is a great time to really be in the moment. Focus on your breath and your surroundings. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the present.


• Be mindful when you shower. It’s a great time to give your body some love. Just the other day, I got out of the shower and couldn’t remember if I had washed my hair. If I had been mindful, I would’ve known.


• Be mindful when you eat. Eating slowly, chewing carefully, and setting down the fork between each bite has great health benefits. Focus on the smells and textures and colors. Enjoy each bite.


• Be mindful when you drive. I see so many distracted people behind the wheel (again, I’m guilty of this as well). Defensive driving is mindful driving. Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t do anything else while you drive (that’s why we have voicemail!).


• Be mindful when you interact with others. Whether you’re in a business meeting, on a date, or talking to your child, be fully present. Don’t look at your phone every two minutes. Look at the person you’re talking to and really listen to what they are saying. Kids can tell when you’re not paying attention and will call you on it. Take their advice.