Emily Romrell

Live The Vibrant Life

Ep 83. Freedom And Constraint

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Take a moment and imagine yourself on a rollercoaster, with the wind in your hair and the adrenaline running through your veins. You’re living life to the fullest. Now, in your mind strip away what makes the rollercoaster possible, the tracks. Scary, right? Without precisely laid tracks to guide the coaster, you get total mayhem. Life is a crazy ride demanding a balance of freedom and structure. To genuinely relish the highs and navigate the inevitable lows, we need order to provide us with a feeling of direction and purpose to enjoy the experience. Today, we’ll explore how embracing this balance empowers us to live a vibrant life.

Remove Labels From Containers

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To remove strong adhesive labels from plastic containers, simply leave them in the freezer for a while. The stickers will peel off with ease.

Mental Time Travel

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Mental time travel helps create new possibilities by contemplating new things. Use it to make future plans, prepare yourself for frightening situations, & find the drive to build a life you want.

Kidlin’s Law

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Kidlin’s Law: If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved.

What Do I Have Time For?

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Next time you have the thought, “I don’t have enough time.” Try asking yourself “What do I have time for?”. Take advantage of smaller chunks of time to do the things you can do.

Spend Money On Experiences

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Spend money on experiences rather than things. Memories are more valuable than possessions, and they make a much happier life.

Who Told You That?

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When you worry that someone dislikes you, is upset with you, or that the situation is worse than it truly is, stop and think, “Who told you that?” Usually, you won’t know the answer and will discover that it’s only a thought, which you can choose to reject.