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Episode Synopsis
What's the thing that will keep you swimming out into deep blue water, even when it's a little bit scary? Finding what the Japanese call your “Ikigai.”I’m recording this episode straight from the big island of Maui as my family and I continue our memorable time together. We're about halfway through, and I'm excited to share a couple fun stories.These stories link up to some research that I've been doing lately on having a wonderful life, on generating happiness and flow, and what it means to find your Ikigai. In other words, your purpose in life— the thing that lights you up and also adds value to the world.We also talk about facing your fears and slowly gaining confidence on your own terms, and making sure that everything lines up with your values and not anyone else's.Because… the only human being who can turn your ideas real is YOU!What you'll learn in this episode:Ikigai and its significance in achieving a happy and long lifeFacing fears and taking safe risks on your own termsLearning to manage the stress response through mind managementCreating boundaries to eliminate things that get in the way of a sense of purposeMentioned in this episode: CNBC : Renée OnqueThe No. 1 regret people have when they die, from an ex-hospice worker—and how to get ahead of itCleaning Up Your Mental MessHow to connect with Marie: On the Web | The Local Bloom Instagram: @the.bloom.coach All Things Marie on LinkTree JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!
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