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How to live a more intentional life, according to a clinical therapist

How do we live with intention without falling into the cycle of becoming frazzled from being too busy? To get out of this cycle and harness our potential, licensed therapist Shannon Thomas offers us a five-step approach that will help you live a more intentional life.

First step: Identify areas of growth. Write down three character qualities you want to see in yourselves. These may be some you’ve already cultivated but struggle to maintain, and others could be personal growth goals that have been out of reach until now. Once you’ve identified these qualities, move onto the next step.

Second step: Gain new knowledge. Any life growth must begin by taking the time to educate ourselves. We cannot set out to make changes and have no idea where we’re going. Reading books, blogs, watching TED Talks, knowledgeable YouTube vloggers, and other influencers can help us find the tips and tricks to implement the character growth we want to see in ourselves. And while it may be difficult to find the knowledge out there that speaks to you, don’t let that discourage you. These things take time.

Third step: Find ways to try out your new skills. For instance, if your identified area of growth is to start speaking the truth in love, try to find specific environments where you can practice feeling comfortable sharing your feelings with others. Seek out the people in your life who will receive your words in a healthy manner and encourage you to speak up.

Fourth step: Once you’re done sharing your thoughts with a trusted person, it would be important to step back and reflect on the experience. What worked? What didn’t go smoothly? In hindsight, what would you change in the future while trying to speak the truth in love? Being able to gently assess ourselves is an essential component of personal growth and living with intention.

Fifth step: Try again. Remember that all personal growth takes practice. Learning to try again is a key component of moving forward and can help us continuously work towards living a more intentional life.

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Feeling fatigued? These lifestyle changes will bring you new energy

Fatigue is the enemy of productivity and just about anything that requires movement. It has long been thought that fatigue is something that comes about with age, but experts are starting to rethink the idea that fatigue is, in fact, not an expected part of aging at all. A closer look into our own lives shows us fatigue can come from anywhere: from depression, stress, and boredom to medications like antihistamines or beta blockers. And then there is deconditioning, which basically means you’re out of shape, leading you to feel more fatigued.

If your fatigue is caused be a serious health condition, then that obviously that needs to be addressed. But if it’s not, then there are some changes you can make in your lifestyle to ward off fatigue.

The first thing you can do is increase activity. For fatigue caused by inactivity and/or deconditioning, bumping up the movement can help a lot. You don’t have to go out and try to run a marathon; take it easy, just focus on getting up more, walking, gardening, taking the stairs, et cetera.

If you’re trying to limit fatigue, you should also keep track of what you eat and drink. You should especially watch out for high-sugar and fried food, as well as alcohol and caffeine. And while you’re at it, try some fatigue-fighting snacks like edamame, melons, and nuts. These are all packed with vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that are known to boost and maintain one’s energy.

Boredom can be another source of fatigue—one that works like a vicious circle. If you’re bored, it can add to fatigue, which makes it harder to fight the boredom, which makes one feel more fatigued – you see where this is going. To fight boredom, tap into your interests and explore the options: Find a new hobby or resume an old one, join or start a group or club, or just get more involved in the community.

Lastly, improve your sleep to fight fatigue. While fatigue isn’t always caused by too little sleep, improved sleep duration and quality for those who struggle is a good place to start. READ MORE

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