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Research has found that regular activity or exercise accounted for significantly longer telomeres and those longer telomeres found in active adults accounted for the cellular equivalent of being 9 years younger
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Our lifestyle choices, driven by our behavior, account for over half of the risk of early death. What we do every single day matters.
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Sleep is not a luxury; it is an absolutely essential act of daily maintenance, and it is your ally in keeping your brain sharp and youthful
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The stronger you are as you age, the less likely you are to get #Alzheimers disease. Resistance training helps prevent cognitive decline and benefits people with mild cognitive impairment
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Letting go of resentment, anger, or hostility — an exercise in loving kindness
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Just like you become your habits, you also become the people with whom you surround yourself. Choose wisely.
You might think this means happy or positive people. But I'd challenge you to also think about it as authentic, vulnerable, honest, humble, and curious people too.
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Being kind to others, giving of yourself with no expectation of anything in return, cultivating connections with others and spending time with people you love are huge factors in how well you age.
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8 big principles for most things:
1. Stress + Rest = Growth
2. Focus On Process, Not Results
3. Practice Humility
4. Build Tribe
5. Take Small, Consistent Steps To Achieve Big Gains
6. Be a Minimalist To Be a Maximalist
7. Make Hard Things Easier
8. Remember to Experience Joy
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How To Stay Calm During Quarantine:
Facetime a friend
Journal every day
Eat healthy meals
Go for a walk or workout at home
Reorganize your space
Meditate
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Depression hates a moving target.
A little exercise every day helps to keep the mind at bay.
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Today, we're understanding that spirituality is a critical part of maintaining our health. A study conducted by the University of California showed that having a mindfulness practice can actually lengthen and repair your telomeres. Allowing you to live a long and healthy life.
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How many college athletes think they are going pro?
For college basketball 76% of players feel it's somewhat likely they will go pro.
Reality? only 1.2% of those will go pro.
It's not much better in other sports: insidehighered.com/news/2015…
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Stuck trying to figure something out? The urge may be to lean in but the best way to solve the problem is actually to step away.
About 20% of the most creative ideas come when you are NOT doing the work.
Dishes. Shower. Taking a walk. Running. Zoning out.buff.ly/2Y52Abe
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Most productivity struggles stem not from a lack of efficiency, but a lack of motivation.
Worry about getting things done, and you have to push yourself to work.
Focus on getting the right things done, and you get pulled into your work.
#FridayFeeling nytimes.com/2019/03/28/smart…
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52 Places to Go in 2019 - The New York Times apple.news/A1b8b_jcfThGw06d0…
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Some things that actually make you better:
-Coaching
-Mentorship
-Community
-Exercise
-Sleep
-Meditation
-Nature
-Reading
-Patience
-Humility
-Reflection
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Talked with a freshman today who was struggling. Saw so much of me in him.
Empathy is a trait so many coaches lack. This transition is hard. So hard.
If the game is all we worry about, we’re doing this for the wrong reasons.
If you win games and lose players, why coach?
