#167 Self-Care Tips and Tactics that You Can Implement Right Now | Impact Theory
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04/14/20
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In times of quarantine, pandemic and isolation, self-care is more important than ever. During crises like these, all of us need to be willing to prioritize ourselves in order to keep everyone else healthy. As a result, Impact Theory has compiled an episode featuring extraordinary clips from some amazing guests on the topic of self-care. Les Brown, Kelly McGonigal, Cal Newport, Lori Harder, Brendon Burchard, Tucker Max, Ed Mylett, and James Altucher, along with host Tom Bilyeu, share stories, tips and tactics on how to best take care of yourself. Find out how to get out from under negative self-talk, see why staying physically active is so critical, and watch a powerful example of why we all need to remain grateful for what we do have.
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SHOW NOTES:
Les Brown explains why you need to believe that you can get out from under the labels [1:36]
How you live your life is a result of the story you tell yourself about yourself [3:27]
Kelly McGonigal explains why movement is so critical to mental well-being [4:43]
Other than thinking and planning, everything we do is a form of physical movement [6:23]
Cal Newport talks about why we need to take breaks from social media [7:42]
How to regain your solitude and carve out time for yourself [9:33]
Lori Harder advocates staying in touch with your playful, goofy side [10:31]
Brendon Burchard describes his methods for forming and keeping great relationships [14:15]
Tucker Max explains why you have to connect to and acknowledge your emotions [17:27]
Tucker shares his story of psychoanalysis and the value of a non-judgmental mirror [19:00]
Ed Mylett advocates the power and necessity of stacking gratitude [20:24]
James Altucher shares his story of learning to deal with failure and depression [22:42]
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Les Brown: https://bit.ly/34cB3Z1
Kelly McGonigal: https://bit.ly/3aQHNhM
Cal Newport: calnewport.com
Lori Harder: https://bit.ly/2RcYAU7
Brendon Burchard: https://bit.ly/34cAUEX
Tucker Max: tuckermax.com
Ed Mylett: https://bit.ly/2JJidz7
James Altucher: https://bit.ly/2Xe8etN
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Harvard researcher David Sinclair has devoted his life to understanding and promoting human longevity. He wrote about pandemics in the book Lifespan, and on this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu he synthesizes the data we have about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. He explains what the virus is and how it spreads, describes the way it mutates, and discusses what people should do to protect themselves from this new coronavirus. For the latest COVID-19 updates, sign up for David's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/34k0kAz
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SHOW NOTES:
David shuts down a lot of the bogus information about COVID-19 [1:06]
What is a virus? What is its structure? [3:10]
David explains why thinking of a virus like glitter actually makes sense [4:22]
The virus mutates every few days, but the mutations have not been too different yet [7:08]
Coronaviruses will probably keep appearing every few years [9:04]
Tom and David discuss the differences between COVID-19 and the common cold [10:08]
Herd immunity is the only way we will overcome COVID-19 [11:37]
David explains why he is optimistic and hopeful [13:03]
Experts always believed that the next human catastrophe was going to be a virus [18:08]
There are new kits that can identify COVID-19 rapidly [21:15]
How do we prepare for future pandemics? [25:11]
People’s mentality about the cost of pandemic preparedness will have to change [26:53]
How can we prevent unhealthy contact between humans and animals? [28:00]
David explains why viruses mutate even though most mutations are self-destructive [29:59]
There are thousands of viruses, and most are not harmful [32:47]
What can people do to protect themselves from COVID-19 [34:02]
Tom and David discuss whether you should eat fresh fruit and vegetables [38:20]
David talks about how humidity affects the virus [39:25]
David describes the most important recommendation he would make [41:10]
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, they both explain how they have found positivity, confidence and even joy during some of the toughest times many of us will ever live through. They describe their processes for making every day a great day, the one simple tactic every budding entrepreneur needs to master, the conditions under which people should be willing to work for free, and how they have both learned to thrive in chaos. Check out Noah Kagan at https://www.youtube.com/user/crxnamja?subscription_confirmation=1
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SHOW NOTES:
Tom talks about what he misses about doing shows in person [0:43]
Noah says the quarantine actually brought him out of his cave [2:34]
You will absolutely get more of what you focus on [5:16]
Noah has been experimenting with how to reduce fear and gain control [8:14]
How to use a mood board to get your day moving in the right direction [12:20]
What makes a great day? How do you build confidence? [18:33]
Why not make more days an awesome day? [22:45]
Why does Tom have any non-fun work? [25:08]
What do you do if your superpower is not discipline?
Why is taking action so important? [27:25]
It’s really easy to get what you want when you know what you want [32:40]
What would Tom have done differently with the young man he mentored? [41:22]
Why it’s so important to ask, and to be persistent [45:45]
Noah talks about how he follows his curiosity and explores [49:43]
Build your business or career on what you already care about or enjoy [54:20]
Don’t ask people what they need help with. Figure it out and present it to them. [59:23]
Noah explains why it’s so important to limit yourself and set small goals [1:05:40]
Businesses evolve, so get going, and don’t act like some work is beneath you [1:13:32]
Noah tells the story of a guy who wanted to sell a toothbrush [1:17:37]
Tom and Noah talk about not judging themselves or even their mental states [1:20:17]
Tom and Noah talk about facing their fears and why Noah has a gun under his bed [1:30:01]
Noah tries to convince Tom to purchase a gun [1:39:17]
Tom and Noah discuss jiu jitsu and boxing [1:45:11]
What are some great ways to recharge? [1:48:04]
Tom and Noah both thrive in chaos [1:52:45]
Tom and Noah tell some jokes [1:56:20]
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Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
- New episodes delivered ad-free
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- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
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