North County Water & Sports Therapy Center - March 2022

North County Water & Sports Therapy Center - March 2022

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15373 Innovation Dr. #175 | San Diego, CA 92128 | (858) 675-1133 12171 World Trade Dr. | San Diego, CA 92128

READING IS A VIRTUE FINDING VALUE IN MESSAGES FROM ì THINK LIKE A MONKî

Read Across America Day, a day put into place by the National Education Association (NEA) to celebrate the joys of reading falls on March 2. Reading and literacy is such an important part of our lives and culture. Upon opening a book’s cover, we are thrown into a world of adventure, education, or enchantment. For some, reading is an escape, for others, it’s a way to gain a better understanding of the world surrounding us. A book I’m currently reading that has really resonated with me is “Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind For Peace and Purpose Every Day” by THIS MINDSET FROM JAY SHETTY HAS BEEN A GREAT WAY TO REFRAME MY DAY AND EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING PRESENT AND INTENTIONAL IN WHAT I’M DOING EACH AND EVERY DAY.”

Jay Shetty. You may actually recognize his name from social media or his podcast. The novel dives right into something that you may not know about him. He went to college with aspirations of heading into a career and instead of attending his college graduation, he wound up becoming a monk. After living three years of monk life in India, where he meditated 4–6 hours each day and led a life devoted to assisting others, he decided he could better serve the world by sharing the principles he learned with others. It’s a very interesting book that has altered my mindset and helped me to work more joy, peace, and purpose into my life. I’ve learned a new practice that really helps me deal with the stresses and craziness of my life and business. Usually, when I wake up in the morning, I begin going over my to-do list right away in my mind. While it’s an organizational tool, it does set the tone for my day. Like many, my to-do list consists of some items which I don’t necessarily want to do. When I get out of bed with an attitude that reflects this, it doesn’t feel too great. Instead, Jay Shetty discusses the importance of waking up and creating affirmations for the day. If you wake up and say to yourself, “Today is going to be calm, relaxed, and happy,” you are creating a positive mindset right off the bat. So, instead of jumping right into my to-do list or something that adds stress to my life, beginning the day like this adds positivity, even if I am dealing with craziness.

a point that it isn’t the first thing I grab in the morning either. This mindset from Jay Shetty has been a great way to reframe my day and emphasize the importance of being present and intentional in what I’m doing each and every day. Sometimes, I get so busy trying to fit everything into a jam-packed day, I lose focus. This simple act helps to ground me. This novel is inspirational and powerful in that it is not preaching, yet it captivates your interest with many practical takeaways to uncover your best, most intentional self. I highly recommend it!

Generally, I’m great about leaving my phone behind at the end of the day, and I’ve made it

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