Buy now

HomeNewsletter
e-MagazineNewsletter

#34: Save time every day, alcohol, stress & Stoicism

Adam Reed
By Adam Reed
0
134
Marcus Aurelius
Your weekly round-up of wisdom, habits, inspiration and practical solutions, including the morning routine that will save you 20+ hours per week
#34: Save time every day, alcohol & Stoicism
Welcome to issue #34 of The Power Up, the curated email magazine from Man Body Spirit.

Every day I scour the Internet in search of wisdom, habits, inspiration and practical solutions to help improve the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of our readers, curating the best bits together in this neat little package – and delivered direct to your inbox. 

This week we look at the 12 different types of meditation, the relationship between alcohol and stress in our bodies, and seven powerful daily practices we can learn from Stoicism to live a more fulfilled life. 

We also look at how to shift evolutionary fear to courage, how to make faster decisions and the benefits of gratitude. 

As always, I hope you find something interesting & useful.

Enjoy.
The morning routine that can save you 20+ hours per week
We kick-off this week with another well researched piece from The Power Up regular Benjamin Hardy on how to structure your working day for maximum results without the long hours.

Applying proven theories such as deep work, capitalising on peak state, and the importance of rest and play, Hardy outlines his blueprint for working smarter not harder, achieving the same or better results whilst gaining back valuable hours to spend with friends, family and leisure activities. 
Read More
Transform your life in just 10 days
Excuse the shameless plug, but have you checked out my new email course: The Power Up Your Life Masterplan? 

In this 10-day email course, including a FREE workbook for the first 1,000 sign-ups, I’ll walk you through the tried and tested steps I took to reconnect with my purpose, gain confidence, focus and renewed energy, giving me a much greater sense of contentment, freedom & direction as a result.

It could change your life like it did mine.
Enroll now
Mind
12 types of meditation & how to practice each technique
I’m sure most people have tried at least one form of meditation by now.

But, widely recognised for its incredible benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep and concentration, and increasing overall happiness, there are many styles. 

So if you’ve tried meditating and it wasn’t for you, or if you’re interested to experiment with a different method, this article outlines 12 types of meditation, including how to practice each one.
Read More
I used to be a pretty indecisive person – overthinking the pros and cons of almost every decision, not wanting to choose the ‘wrong’ one. If this sounds familiar, read this short article that introduces the concept of maximisers and satisficers.
Body
What alcohol does to a stressed-out brain
Often regarded as a go-to stress reliever, the relationship between alcohol and stress relief is more complicated than conventional wisdom holds.

This article examines how, physiologically, alcohol can indeed dampen the impact of stress in the short-term. However, when used frequently, it’s a different story.
Read More
Spirit
Man Body Spirit Podcast: Shifting evolutionary fear to courage and creativity, with Harry de Bont
In episode 3 of the Man Body Spirit podcast I talked to Harry de Bont about how we can shift our hardwired, evolutionary fear into more courageous, creative behaviours to thrive in the modern world.

This inspiring conversation came at a perfect time for me personally, helping me to bounce back from day job overwhelm to find new motivation and drive for Man Body Spirit.

If you, too, are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, and/or you have creative interests that you find you don’t have the energy for, this could be exactly what you need to hear right now too. 
Listen now
Often cited as a valuable daily practice for optimal brain health, here a World leading scientific expert on gratitude outlines the positive impacts of regular gratitude practice on our brains.
Bonus content
Video: 7 life changing Stoic ideas to practice daily
Stoicism is a practical philosophy, which means it is designed exactly to be Practiced.
In this video, renowned Stoicism advocate, Ryan Holiday, discusses 7 key ideas of Stoicism that can help with challenging life situations, managing stress, excessive thought, anger, depression, worry,  and other destructive mindstates. 
Watch Now
If life in lockdown has put some strain on your relationship, the team at Fatherly have curated this series of TED talks about love and intimacy to help get things back on track.
Visit the Blog at ManBodySpirit.com
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”

Epictetus
Enjoy, and don’t forget to forward this email to a friend who might find it valuable. 🙏
Unsubscribe | View in browser
Previous article
#33: Productivity, gut feelings, and transform your life
Next article
#36: Happiness, plant-based eating, and returning to ‘the new normal’
Adam Reed
Adam Reed

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisement -spot_img

Latest Articles

Load more

Our mission is to be the number one gateway and resource for men looking to make positive change to their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Contact us: manbodyspirit@gmail.com

© Copyright - Newspaper WordPress Theme by TagDiv