How to Use Mortality For Motivation with Jodi Wellman - E14

10/10/2024 1h 0min Episodio 14
How to Use Mortality For Motivation with Jodi Wellman - E14

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Have you ever felt unsure of where and how to find purpose or motivation? Maybe you’re aware of the fleeting nature of time but find it challenging to turn that awareness into action. Instead of being motivated by the concept of mortality, you might be stuck in a cycle of procrastination and missed opportunities, unable to fully engage in meaningful experiences or relationships. This episode explores how embracing the reality of our finite time can serve as a powerful catalyst for living a more intentional, fulfilling life, offering insights and strategies to transform this awareness into taking steps towards a more vibrant existence.Jodi Wellman, a former corporate executive turned motivational speaker and life coach, is the author behind the hit book, 'You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets', a guide on how to show up more fully in your life. Her perspective on living intentionally was profoundly influenced by personal experiences, including her mother's untimely passing, which fueled her advocacy for seizing the day.  Jodi has a Master’s of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also an Assistant Instructor in the Master’s program and a facilitator in the Penn Resilience Program. Her TEDx talk on 'How Death Can Bring You Back to Life' has over 1.3 million views and is one of the most popular talks released in 2022.“It's only when we do that granular, annoying, but important math that we really start and get that sense that this is a ticking time bomb of a life, and I better get on with it.” - Jodi WellmanIn this episode you will learn: The concept of personal agency in life choices, and how it influences 40% of our happiness according to positive psychology. Jodi's strategy for managing social engagements and maintaining meaningful relationships, including her practice of counting the limited number of Mondays left to motivate action. Jodi's approach to supplements, her preference for obtaining nutrients through food, and her curiosity about protein supplements and collagen peptides. Insights into overcoming restrictive eating habits, balancing health and enjoyment, and the impact of societal pressures on dietary choices. The significance of sleep, social connections, and balanced routines on overall well-being, as highlighted through Jodi's routines and priorities.Resources Connect with Jodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthousandmondays Learn more about how to live a regret-free life with Four Thousand Mondays: https://fourthousandmondays.com/ Shop all the products Jodi mentions in the episode: https://alively.com/products/jodi-wellmanThis podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.comFind the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com/

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