Embrace Incremental Change, Host a Dinner Party, Keep Getting Up
Hi Folks! Connor and Nick here from Healthy Living With Nick and Connor. Thanks again for being on our email list, it means a lot, and we are excited to share our weekly email with you. We hope you enjoy it! Here is what we hope you take away from this one:
Developing a realistic view of how long it takes to make positive change and grow is an important part of the process.
Carve out some time and space to enjoy mealtimes together and plan a dinner party with friends.
It is imperative to understand that failing is not a big problem, if anything, if you ensure you learn from it, failure can be one of the best forces to learn. What separates those who achieve success from those who struggle with it, is the capability to not get discouraged. Falling or stumbling is not the weakness, giving up is the weakness.
Starter Mindset Tip: Develop a Realistic View of Change
If you are reading this it is because you are interested in expanding your viewpoint and growing as an individual. If this is the case, then it is important to know that sometimes this growth can be slow and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, it is something you need to recognize. Incremental, slow growth is exactly that, growth. What can be challenging is mistaking it for stagnation, getting frustrated with how long it takes, and giving up. Things take time to learn and habits take time to foster. Consistency is the key. Foster an appreciation for incremental growth and be okay with the time it takes to develop things. It should be mentioned that it is okay to give up on things that no longer interest you, but ensure you are not giving up too early, and stick with those things that you truly enjoy and care about, even if they take a lifetime to master.
Health Recipe: Host a Dinner Party
Timing: 3-6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy- Medium
Serving Size: Small - Large
Spiciness: Mild – Spicy
INGREDIENTS
You, your kitchen and some friend and family
REASONING AND BENEFITS
Anthony Bourdain has wisely said “you learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together”. We would go further and say you learn a lot about yourself as well. Dinner parties, or simply sitting down with family and friends for a meal where you enjoy each other’s company is one of the great things in life. Within our busy lives they are becoming more of a rarity. Make a point of enjoying mealtimes and not rushing them to get on to the next task in your day. Appreciate conversation, stay focused on those that are sharing the meal with you. Work on holding your concentration and not getting distracted. Invite friends over and make an evening out of it. Plan a fun dinner party with an interesting menu, some good conversation topics, some fun games and great company.
INSTRUCTIONS
Change your perspective about mealtimes, view it as an opportunity to connect with your partner, family and friends. Sharing food is an immediate way to foster a close connection.
Leave the phones out of the kitchen and dining room
Enter into interesting conversation where you are focused on the topic at hand, and open to other’s perspectives.
Take your time! Enjoy the experience and make it a regular thing.
PRO TIP: If you are a rookie in the kitchen then make it a potluck to reduce some stress and offload some of the work.
* Cook something local and serve some local drinks.
** Get your company to help with the cooking process.
*** Hire a local musician to play some music throughout the evening.
Dessert Quote:
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela
