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I just wrote about my definition of a "Rich Life" which touches upon similar themes - I enjoyed hearing about your healthy choices! Here's what on my list -- https://happyasianwoman.substack.com/p/whats-your-rich-life

and I found a way to break up with my smart phone ;) https://happyasianwoman.substack.com/p/how-i-beat-my-phone-addiction

We're definitely on the same wavelength! thank you for sharing!

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And THANK YOU for sharing! Sounds like we’ve got similar values and routines. About to check out the phone addiction post you shared. Thank you, Alice!

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yes! Grateful you shared your ideas - always inspiring to hear what others are doing!

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I needed to see this. It's been hard to show up for myself lately with an overwhelming work schedule. I can slip I to that all or nothing mindset. Seeing this helps renew my desire to try even if I can only give a few %.

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Hi Emily! Yayyyy! I am so glad this was helpful to you. 1% better each day is enough! You got this 🩵

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Loved this—and the list on hand is so helpful!! I can’t rely on my recall in moments like that. I admire the birthday month thing. I’m so bad at remembering bdays. Because my weeks are so variable with client appointments and the rest of the family’s schedule, I’ve started looking at my weeks ahead of time to figure out where I have little pockets of time—to rest, to write, read, exercise.

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Exactly! I struggle to recall exactly what I’d rather be doing so making a list is more helpful than wandering around my house trying to remember. 🩵

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I was just noticing this week how many routines I have now to support my mental and physical health - daily yoga, walking, journaling, and 9:30 bedtimes to name a few.... I love my routines but I sometimes have to check myself that I don't become too routine-bound and squeeze out time for spontaneity 😂

Thanks for giving us a peak into your day Lindsey 😊

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Gosh there’s so much more that happens behind the scenes…haha! I’d love to hear about your day too and how you unwind from clients!

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Yes, could be a useful post topic at some point 😊

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I love these lists! My go to when I'm tempted to scroll at the end of the day: text a friend or read my kindle. I'm curious (maybe a future post?) on your habits around writing, and how you fit it in?

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I am also curious how you fit writing in, too!!! Honestly, there is no routine. It’s between clients, while cooking dinner, early in the morning, or voice texting into a note on my phone. I wish I had more set times but right now it is what it is!

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Yup, definitely writing in the margins! Whenever I can sneak it in!

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So many days I don't feel like scrolling....thanks for this letter. Needed it today!

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Yay!!! I hope the new book is doing well! I need to order one asap!

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