The Art of No: 5 Things I Stopped Doing in My Fifties
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Host Lisa DuPree goes through 5 things she stopped doing in her fifties that changed her life in a big way. She explains several key changes in her routines and behaviors that significantly improved her well-being and overall quality of life in hopes it may inspire you to evaluate what shifts could allow you to thrive in midlife. These 5 things fall into the key areas that she focuses on in her coaching program to help clients be fit and flourish in their 50βs. Those areas are: eating, sleeping, moving, thinking and connecting.
Segment 1: Eating
- Lisa shares her experience of regularly consuming processed snacks, pasta, and bread without realizing the harm it was causing her.
- She describes the positive impact of focusing on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, lean proteins, and going gluten-free, including increased energy, better sleep, improved skin, hair, and digestion.
Segment 2: Sleeping
- Lisa explains how, after her divorce at age 50, she realized that she slept better when she had the bed to herself.
- She talks about how sleeping separately improved her sleep quality, reduced stress, and strengthened her relationship.
Segment 3: Moving
- Lisa talks about the shift in her exercise routine after turning 50 by stopping so much cardio.
- Lisa mentions the benefits she's experienced after incorporating strength training, including more muscle mass and tone, increased metabolism, balance, and less joint pain.
Segment 4: Thinking
- Lisa shares her experience of excessive worrying and anxiety in her 40s, particularly during perimenopause and how she worked to minimize non-productive thought patterns.
- She explains how she began practicing mindfulness and the positive impact these practices had on her mental well-being, making her more resilient and less anxious.
Segment 5: Connecting
- Lisa talks about her tendency to overcommit and please others, often at the expense of her own well-being.
- She explains how she learned to say "no", set healthier boundaries around her time and energy and focus on prioritizing important relationships.
Conclusion:
- Recap of the five key changes Lisa made in her 50s: eating gluten-free, sleeping separately, stopping doing only cardio, changing mindset to stop ruminating and overthinking, and quitting overcommitting.
- Lisa invites listeners to reflect on these areas in their lives and make small changes to up-level health and happiness.
Thanks for listening!
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Chapters
1. The Art of No: 5 Things I Stopped Doing in My Fifties (00:00:00)
2. What I Stopped Eating (00:01:44)
3. What I Stopped to Get Better Sleep (00:05:22)
4. What Exercise I Stopped Doing (00:08:39)
5. Ways of Thinking I Stopped (00:11:22)
6. What I Stopped Doing to Have Better Connections with Friends and Family (00:14:05)
7. Recap of 5 Things I Stopped (00:16:52)
8. Next Steps (00:17:54)
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