Stress Busters
This week someone very smart asked me… “what do you do to release stress or decompress”? I was honestly at a loss…. For my entire life I have never spent even a moment thinking about this let alone doing it. Unbelievable! We all know stress is a silent killer and keeps us from being at our best. It keeps our brains from working properly and our bodies from functioning at their peak performance. Although I have always managed stress extremely well I am at a season in my life where thinking about this area has become relevant.
So after thinking about it for a while here is what I came up with…
Physical Activity particularly walking, hiking, yoga, snowboarding/ skiingThe Outdoors (especially mountains)… Escape the concrete jungle- it’s almost impossible to be stressed when you are in God’s beauty.Water- for some reason being around or on water just has an unbelievable calming effect. Even if it’s just a hot showerHorses or caring for the farm animalsManual labor… Shoveling Horse Sh@t does wonders. I have plenty if you want to try 😊Reading- You can’t really read and think about anything else but what you are readingActs of service- The best way to get over yourself is to think about someone elseDeep breathing- the book breathe by James Nestor explains the science and how to leverage itPrayer and Meditation- try using the apps Lectio or HeadspaceCooking- nothing like feeding other people good foodBeing Creative….
Below are some other unique recommendations:
https://youtu.be/o18I23HCQtE (6 habits to reduce stress)
For the new year and your 2023 try to create a consistent intentional stress buster routine. Your body and your brain with thank you for it!
Thank you, Lisa, for challenging me in this area. I needed it.
Notes that Resonated:
Perfection only comes in tiny moments…. But we spend a lifetime searching for themMoney is a biproduct to the value you create in the world. If you want more money create more value“Sometimes the hardest decisions a person can make will most likely lead to the best outcomes.” — Colleen Hoover in It Starts with Us: A NovelFocus on the critical few instead the trivial manyWhat happens in challenging times is actually clearing the way for the celebration thats around the cornerRockstars know rockstarsIn order to make more money you have to be better at marketing and better at sellingThe more you try to control something the more it controls youNothing comes into being overnight. Even grapes, figs need time to ripen -EpictetusBe careful what you tolerate you are teaching people how you want to be treatedBeing rich is about having high income. Being wealthy is about making good choices over an extended period of time. Becoming wealthy is hard because it requires great disciplineDie with memories not dreamsWhen the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change that’s when real growth happensFear can be a powerful motivator but if we are not careful fear can limit and stifle usClinging to things gives them power over you Everything we have is temporary… realizing that and being grateful for the time that you had it is freeing
Podcasts listened to:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-mentor/id1033048640?i=1000590386341
How to create a lasting legacy…
Spend intentional time and energy to raise outstanding childrenMake a difference and leave a lasting impression for your personal/ work tribe or your communityLove your work… Make it your craft and leave a markBecome the best at something…. Art, hobby etc… leave the world something beautiful and remarkableSee people around you, recognize they are fighting a battle you don’t see and know nothing about…. be kind
Videos watched:
Kindness
Everyone is dealing with something- video on being kind because you have no idea what they are dealing with https://youtu.be/ejXYepaD_QU
True Leaders make people feel safe:
Elon musk’s Six rules for twitter employees…. Don’t waste time with stupid meetings :) https://youtu.be/i4GJnpOZmiM
Real Estate Knowledge:
The ibuyer market collapse… will it take down some of the real estate markets around the country? Home prices may never be the samehttps://youtu.be/5kiKmQPeWKU
Building your real estate asset portfolio from scratch: https://youtu.be/c_OwSqXjkg4 (This has great content to share with first time home buyers and clients who want to start investing)
Top Quotes:
“Everyone that you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about” -robin williams
“What you run from only stays with you longer” -fight club
“We are what we do repeatedly. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” - Will Durant
Things Discovered:
I rediscovered this tool.. accurate voice notes and meeting/ video transcripts all in one place
Otter.ai - Voice Meeting Notes & Real-time Transcription
Food & Drink:
That Zucchini Spaghetti Stanley Tucci Loves (Spaghetti alla Nerano)
Holiday drink: Pomegranate Bourbon sour
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmE2GXGvxVa/?igshid=ZDFmNTE4Nzc=
Cool Stuff:
Agility, focus, exercise, and a game all in one