In a pandemic-stricken world that has wrecked our sense of control, it’s nice to know that we are very much in charge of LOTS of life-extending and life-enhancing factors. Today I’m exploring a list of “control centers”

A few years ago I listened frequently to podcasts from Peter Attia—a medical doctor who specializes in longevity. In one particular episode (that I haven’t been able to locate) he shared a list of 8 things humans have control of that directly effect their vitality and longevity. I still have this list in my Notes app. I like the simplicity of his list and the reminder that we make choices every single day that influence our well being.

Dr. Attia inspired me to make my own list, that I’ll now be calling my New Year NINE — as I head into 2022—there are nine areas of my life that I have total, empowering and liberating control over.

Think about the things you are “in control” of and then make small efforts—or micro goals—in those areas.

I hope that what I share may encourage you to consider your own list along with thoughts about what you can and want to change or improve.

• My MORNING

• What I EAT

• How I MOVE

• How I SLEEP

• How I REST

• How I TALK to myself (mindset)

• How CONNECTED I feel to others

• My Sense of PURPOSE

• My EFFORT

Thanks for listening. I’d LOVE to hear your feedback. Leave me a comment or a SpeakPipe message and Happy New Year 🥳

NOTE: You can learn more about Peter Attia HERE.
The podcast episode from Jon Acuff that I mentioned is HERE.

I opened this episode with 22 by Taylor Swift.