The Change Agents Podcast With Dr. James Rouse

Divergent thinking happens when you depart from your comfort lane of traditional thinking. We can tap into this way of thinking when we spend more time in the natural world. Disconnect from the indoors and bring it to the outdoors. Take a walk.

Personal hostility directly impacts your longevity potential. It effects the length of our telomeres, which help lengthen our lives. Are you living up to your potential?

Emotional pain houses itself in the limbic system. What will you do each day to nurture your heart. Move from the "to do" list to the "to you" list. Forty seconds of nature helps us to unwind and heal. Land in your compassion and love yourself well.

We live up to the choices we make. You can use autosuggestion to change your belief system. Self-compassion, self-love, self-awareness - they are all enhanced through affirmation and mantra.

Your path in life is about being of service. How much love can you broadcast into the world - even when it's really hard? Do you need to do some serious exploration of the self? What are you willing to release. Demonstrate excellence and courageous living.

Don't allow the current of life to take you for a ride. Consider the source of your river. What side do you live on? Do you delay your joy, postpone your peace? The time is not. Cross early to fulfill your purpose.

Is right now the happiest time of your life? If your answer is no, I want to share some ideas around self-improvement and coming out of the pandemic with renewed self-improvement, happiness, and self-confidence. Come out slowly.

How do we move forward from this pandemic in a state of excellence? It seems many of us are languishing in the realm of mediocrity; the valley of average; of stuckness. I understand this is a deeply emotional time for many of us. Let's consider what it would be like to live in excellence.

I had a recent comment from a new member of the community - thinking we were "just a wellness" community - didn't expect so much "spirituality." Haha. Well, you got me - but blending science with spirituality is truly what lights me up and I love sharing all that I learn with you.

You're poised to create a masterpiece every single day. You have an opportunity to put cortisol to work on your behalf every morning. Here are a few tips on how to start your day on a positive note and allow momentum to carry you through with purpose and passion.

You're poised to create a masterpiece every single day. You have an opportunity to put cortisol to work on your behalf every morning. Here are a few tips on how to start your day on a positive note and allow momentum to carry you through with purpose and passion.

This is about creating a sacred space and environment. Sleep is natural, but we've lost the cadence for a great night's sleep. Align with the natural rhythm, the circadian rhythm and power down to "doing" and transition to the "being."

This past year really emphasized the us versus them mentality. We dehumanized those who didn't share our beliefs. It's time to reawaken our belief in common humanity. The "Just Like Me" practice is how we do this. This may be one of the most important practices you will ever do.

From Aristotle - "It is much more important to be loving than to be loved." The more kindness you put in the world, your overall chances of living longer increase. How do you measure the amount of kindness you put in the world? You don't. You just keep giving it and being kind.

What if, underneath all your titles, your vocation, your only job was to be a good person? What is the inspired action you want to bring forward today. Kindness is contagious. Pass it on.

Are you participating in activities that don't serve you; that you know aren't good for you? Decision is really powerful. Change is hard. This is all about cutting away that which no longer serves you.

Do you have a reason to get up in the morning that is bigger than you. It may give you a lot of goodness, but it's about having it being directly to something/someone other than you, outside the ego. This is all about the evolution of aging and continuing to grow and serve.

Look for someone today and let them know they are not alone. That you believe in them. There is is much good to do right here, right now. Channel your purpose and passion into kindness and selfless service.

Have you ever been told you have unrealized potential? Do you see this as a blessing or a burden? Bring your worthiness forward and bring your life to an inspired reflection of who you truly are.

In today's video I want to introduce you to four of my favorite books of all time. I have read each of them dozens of times, literally. I know there are many possibilities that lie ahead for you and you may be burdened by overwhelm. Go back to what you know. Find your peace and evolve from there.