31 – The practice of living purposefully

(duration 22:21) In this episode we explore the fifth pillar of self-esteem, which is about intention, goal-setting, and productive achievement The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden http://www.nathanielbranden.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=35 You don’t want to leave any significant part of your life to chance! Live and act by intention It’s important assess your goals and your progress, and then keep reassessing in order to stay on track Ernestine Shepherd, a fit-body inspiration in her 70s! http://abcnews.go.com/us/video/elderly-weightlifter-10481362&tab=9482931&section=4765066 Having sub-purposes and sub-action-plans is part of the process of goal-fulfillment There are no shortcuts to self-esteem and a fit body Being disciplined in the right ways is key to health and fitness The internal process of setting goals and achieving them is what truly enables achievement–and ensures self-esteem You are not here to live up to others’ expectations Living purposefully is about living happily, which includes setting reachable goals and having realistic expectations about yourself Please take our survey about goals and challenges: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y9ZVW8H bumper music “All In My Head” (Remix) – http://www.kosheen.com Feel free to rate and/or review our show on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=332309038 Also, please sign up – upper right corner of http://healthymindfitbody.com – to get the free bonus audio on the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as the newsletter