Drop 028: Gratitude Practices, Pregnancy Fitness Tips, and Better Work-Life Balance

Welcome to Drop 028! Here’s what we’ve got to help you get 1% better this week:

• Techniques to cultivate gratitude as a daily practice

• Guiding principles for safe and effective exercise during pregnancy

• Insights on how to best leverage your home equity

• Key tips to find the perfect balance between your work and relationships

• An exclusive interview with Jesse Katches where we unpack his experience with anxiety and OCD

Let's dive in!

The Transformative Power of Gratitude

In this section, we'll illuminate the immense potential of gratitude and how this simple yet profound practice can significantly uplift your mental health.

• Recognize simple joys: Take note of the little things in life that bring you happiness.

• Gratitude journaling: Set aside time each day to write down things you are grateful for.

• Gratitude letter: Write a letter to someone who's positively impacted your life, expressing your gratitude.

• Gratitude jar: Start filling a jar with notes of gratitude and review them when you need a boost.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

By focusing on what's good in your life, you can shift your mindset from lack to abundance. This week, try to incorporate gratitude journaling into your routine. Write down three things you're grateful for every morning for the next seven days.

Navigating Pregnancy Fitness with Safety

Next, we discuss how to keep fit during pregnancy, ensuring the safety of both mom and baby.

• Consult your doctor: Always start with medical advice before starting an exercise routine.

• Keep it moderate: Opt for low-impact exercises like swimming or prenatal yoga.

• Listen to your body: If it feels wrong, stop. You know your body best.

• Stay hydrated and nourished: Your body needs extra care during this period.

Conclusion & Action: Maintaining fitness during pregnancy is a delicate balance. To stay on track, aim to incorporate 30 minutes of doctor-approved exercise into your daily routine over the next week.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

Maintaining fitness during pregnancy is a delicate balance. To stay on track, aim to incorporate 30 minutes of doctor-approved exercise into your daily routine over the next week.

Unleashing the Power of Home Equity

This section sheds light on how to use your home equity as a financial tool, turning it into an asset that works for you.

• Understand the value: Regularly check your home's value and your remaining mortgage balance.

• Use it wisely: Consider using equity for improvements that increase home value.

• Keep it in check: Avoid borrowing more than 80% of your home's value.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

Home equity can be a powerful financial resource when used responsibly. This week, start by evaluating your home's current market value and assessing how much equity you've built.

Achieving Harmony between Work-Life and Relationships

Finally, we delve into maintaining a healthy balance between your professional life and personal relationships.

• Prioritize: Understand what is important and make time for those things.

• Communicate: Share your work schedule with your loved ones.

• Set boundaries: Establish clear lines between work time and family time.

• Flexibility: Be adaptable and open to rearranging schedules when necessary.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

Balancing work and relationships requires constant effort. Set a goal to have at least one uninterrupted hour of quality time with a loved one every day this week.

Exclusive Interviews

We're thrilled to share with you our new content series featuring exclusive interviews/stories featuring some of our favorite individuals! Our goal is to provide you with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and actionable advice to enhance your well-being. In this interview with Jesse Katches, he opens up about his experiences with anxiety and OCD, and the transformative power of facing your fears.

That's a wrap for Drop 028! We'll see you on Friday for some "Extra Sauce" 😏🍝 Remember — 1 Step At A Time, 1 Day At A Time, 1% Better, Together. ☝️👆

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