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244. 5 steps for creating a 'soft life'

2024/11/1
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Jemma: 本期节目探讨如何在20多岁创造轻松舒适的生活,摆脱忙碌和压力的束缚,享受简单快乐。节目中,Jemma 分享了五点建议:1. 积极寻找生活中的快乐,并通过练习(例如Smile File)来增强对快乐的感知。2. 重新审视待办事项清单,只专注于重要和紧急的任务,避免因不必要的任务而感到压力。3. 通过接地练习等方法来调节神经系统,更好地应对压力。4. 将关注点从消费型自我护理转向创造性活动,例如烹饪、园艺或志愿工作,以获得更深层次的满足感。5. 重新定义成功的含义,将关注点从物质和社会成就转向平衡的生活方式和内在满足感。Jemma 鼓励听众尝试这些方法,并分享了她自己的一些经验和感悟。她还强调了在忙碌的生活中保持正念和感激的重要性,以及如何通过关注当下和体验生活中的小确幸来提升幸福感。 Jemma: 作者还宣布出版新书《Person in Progress》,并感谢听众的支持。书中将更深入地探讨20多岁的心理历程,提供更多研究、练习和个人故事,帮助读者更好地理解和应对这个人生阶段的挑战。

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Why is it important to search for joy in daily life?

Searching for joy makes it more evident in your everyday life, improving mood, focus, and overall well-being.

Why should you remove items from your to-do list?

Removing unnecessary tasks reduces stress and allows for a more realistic and achievable daily agenda, preventing cognitive tension and feelings of failure.

Why is it important to regulate your nervous system?

Regulating your nervous system helps manage stress more effectively, preventing chronic stress-related health issues and promoting a balanced, calm state.

Why should self-care focus on creation rather than consumption?

Focusing on creation fosters deeper connections and a sense of fulfillment, making self-care more meaningful and less shallow.

Why is redefining success important for a soft life?

Redefining success shifts focus from material and social indicators to balanced living, enjoyment, and community, promoting a more fulfilling and less stressful life.

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Introduction to the concept of a 'soft life' and its origins, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and enjoying simple pleasures.
  • The 'soft life' originated from Nigerian wellness influencers.
  • It emphasizes comfort, joy, and minimal stress.
  • Slowing down helps avoid long-term stress and burnout.

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The idea of a 'soft life' originated from a group of Nigerian influencers who chose the term to describe a way of living that was comfortable, joyful, minimised stress whilst prioritised self care and simple beauty, in comparison to hustle culture, burnout and urgency. In today's episode we are going to go through 5 practical tips to make this gentle life your reality, including: 

  • The 'Picture This' exercise
  • The new way to approach your To Do list 
  • How to organically regulate your nervous system
  • Creation over consumption 
  • Rethinking our ideas for success

I also have a special announcement at the beginning of the episode! Thank you again for all the support.

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