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07/19/24 • 33 min

Connecting the Golden Dots : The Road to Better Solutions in your life

Today's episode of Connecting the Golden Dots is all about something that each of us can relate to: procrastination. I'm guilty. I've experienced it. I also am always working through it. Procrastination can have a lot of causes, but most of them have to do with you and your mental state and how you feel about the tasks you are facing. The good news is the more you understand your patterns, the easier it is and the more effectively you can overcome them.

Tune in as we talk about what exactly procrastination is, common misconceptions about it, and the most common reasons for it. I’ll also share my top tips for replacing your self-limiting patterns with a sense of excitement and achievement.

What is procrastination? How procrastination is not laziness, but a form of self-sabotage caused by demotivating feelings (01:29)
Why we procrastinate: Reasons include fear of failure, perfectionism, and decision fatigue (03:25)
Solving the problem of perfectionism: Don’t start with unrealistic expectations, do your absolute best, mistakes are how we learn (05:05)
Avoidance: Identifying your reasons for avoiding tasks e.g., fear or stress is the first step to overcoming avoidance (07:02)
The rule of five: Breaking tasks down into five small and simple steps each day boosts your sense of accomplishment (09:18)
Be honest with yourself: The importance of acknowledging deeper reasons for procrastination and how it’s okay to ask for help (10:50)
Actions to raise self-esteem: Overcoming the self-deprecating thoughts that cause us to self-sabotage (14:16)
Prioritizing: Listing the most important tasks of your day can help you focus and avoid fatigue (19:14)

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What is procrastination? How procrastination is not laziness, but a form of self-sabotage caused by demotivating feelings (01:29)
Why we procrastinate: Reasons include fear of failure, perfectionism, and decision fatigue (03:25)
Solving the problem of perfectionism: Don’t start with unrealistic expectations, do your absolute best, mistakes are how we learn (05:05)
Avoidance: Identifying your reasons for avoiding tasks e.g., fear or stress is the first step to overcoming avoidance (07:02)
The rule of five: Breaking tasks down into five small and simple steps each day boosts your sense of accomplishment (09:18)
Be honest with yourself: The importance of acknowledging deeper reasons for procrastination and how it’s okay to ask for help (10:50)
Actions to raise self-esteem: Overcoming the self-deprecating thoughts that cause us to self-sabotage (14:16)
Prioritizing: Listing the most important tasks of your day can help you focus and avoid fatigue (19:14)

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Car Maintenance: Why Getting Your Car Checked Is An Act of Love to You and Your Loved Ones

Today's episode of Connecting the Golden Dots is all about an often-overlooked chore that can save lives: car maintenance. Earlier this month, a car crash forced its way into my schedule just as unexpectedly as the deer that caused it. Fortunately, I came out of it without a scratch, and the car suffered only minor damage.

Hearing stories about what usually happens to people and their cars in such accidents made me realize how lucky I was. However, once I was at the collision center and after hearing from the specialists, I realized luck was only one component of my accident's outcome; the other was car maintenance. So tune in and join me as I discuss the benefits of car maintenance, how to spot signs that your vehicle needs servicing, where to take your car for repairs, and much more.

Car maintenance saves lives: Car maintenance reduces the chances of getting hurt and totaling your car (2:40)
Spotting red flags: How to tell your vehicle needs maintenance (7:10)
Auto repair shops: What is the best way to find a trustworthy auto shop (13:00)
Vehicle maintenance checklist: Daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance checkups (15:00)

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Aging Gracefully: What You Can Do Right Now to Stay Healthy and Happy

“Age is just a number”—we’ve all heard that one before... but what if it’s actually true? Today’s episode of Connecting the Golden Dots is all about learning how to age gracefully. It’s not just about trying to look like you're 20-something for the rest of your life, it's about living your best life and having the physical and mental health to enjoy it. Like a bottle of fine wine, you CAN get better with age with the right life, the right care, and the right maintenance.

Many will say, “Well, I'll do this when I get a little older, maybe even when I retire.” But it’s so important at all stages of life to maintain a healthy lifestyle, surround yourself with people you love, and to do the things that bring you joy.

Tune in for my top tips for aging gracefully:

Be kind to your skin: How sunblock, protective clothing, and cancer screening can ward off wrinkles, sagging, and disease. (03:36)
Stay hydrated: Learn the multiple benefits for body and mind that come from drinking lots of water. (06:23)
Exercise: Finding the exercise that you enjoy and the amount of exercise you should do every day. (06:39)
Diet: Out with sweet and salty snacks, in with fish, lean protein, wholegrain, and pasta. Plus the optimal calories and servings of food to improve your sleep, mindset, and alertness. (09:12)
Take care of your mental health—share and socialize: A lot of older folks become isolated. Learn some things with other people that are good for you and that you also enjoy. (11:33)
Lower your stress levels: Learning to forget things that are out of your control, some relaxation techniques, and the importance of closeness to nature (13:33)
Quit smoking, cut down on alcohol: Don’t learn the hard way, do it now. (16:08)
Get a good night’s sleep: The unexpected benefits of sleep for physical and mental health, plus the optimum number of hours you need to reap them. (17:54)
Keep active and learn new things: Taking on new challenges keeps you young (19:22)
Take care of your mouth: The importance of regular dental check-ups. (22:05)
Take care of overall health: Learn the warning signs of illness and get an all-round annual screening. (22:43)