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December 1, 2022 37 mins

Are you making the most of your life by your own definition?


In this episode, dedicated to both my grandmother and my partner’s dad, I’m sharing 14 reflections on my 35th birthday on life and grief.


It’s so strange to experience death and life at the same time, but experiencing the death of someone close to you can remind you how short life is and how important it is to make the most of it. 


It’s so common to find ourselves living by other people’s rules and letting them tell us what is right or wrong, but how often do you stop to ask yourself what your own rules are? What you value and want for your life is more important than anyone else’s opinion. I hope this episode helps you get back to that. 


Tune in to hear my reflections on life and grief. 


Show notes are always available at elainelou.com/podcast/35.


Resources Mentioned:


Harvard Business Review Article on Reflecting: https://hbr.org/2017/03/why-you-should-make-time-for-self-reflection-even-if-you-hate-doing-it


Stutz Documentary on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/stutz-the-tools


EMDR Therapy: elainelou.com/blog/emdr


Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153


The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/


Episode 34: How October Was My Best Month in Business With No Launch, FB Blocking Me, and 6 Weeks of Vacation: https://elainelou.com/blog/best-month-in-business-with-no-launch/


Episode 33: 5 Reflections from My Retreat with Established Business Owners: https://elainelou.com/blog/5-reflections-from-my-retreat-with-established-business-owners/ 


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