Why being rebellious is good for you

For me, breaking my own rules and branching out of the expected norm has lead to a much fun and fulfillment. I would say it has even enhanced my general well-being. I don't mean go out and break the law to draw attention to yourself - just challenge your norms a little. Here are three 3 tips that have helped me be a bit more rebellious, in a good way.

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Jo Jarden
The Disease of Doing

The restlessness and worry related to planning, achieving, solving and fixing that dominates our thinking – and our being. The worry that I’m never doing enough. Then there’s the fear that it wont work out. Obviously some planning is necessary. But generally, its not helpful.  Here's 3 steps to living in a more healthy mindful way when the treadmill of life feels overwhleming.

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Jo Jarden
Struggling to get to sleep?

Often sleep comes second to our work and family life.  I recommend getting really bold with making better sleep a priority. Make boundaries with the people around you to carve out habits to help yourself sleep. Treat it as if its so important you feel like you're being a bit over top. Here I am sharing 3 of my top three best tips for helping us get to sleep when it seems almost impossible

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Jo Jarden
Are you a sensitive type?

Sensitive people, or ‘empaths’ don’t have the usual filters that others have so they tend to be sponges for other peoples emotions or physical symptoms. Being sensitive doesn’t mean we are flawed in any way. In fact, if we get curious about ourselves, we notice that this sensitive quality is our gift which allows us to truly connect with people and nature in a deep way.

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Jo Jarden
Who is Jo Jarden?

Three years ago, at the age of 34, I embarked on a new way of living. Dissatisfied with the 'normal' life of dysfunctional workplace meetings, rigid office routines, commuting, stress and expectations of building social status and possessions, I put my own priorities first. These include living more slowly, healthily, having lots of freedom, and increasing time to do meaningful things.

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Jo Jarden